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Site/Civil Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Syracuse, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

$115,000 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Site Civil and Water Resources Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on supporting stormwater and site development design projects in Syracuse, NY. As a key team member, you will work on a variety of projects, from small site designs to large infrastructure upgrades. The position emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to grow your career while making a significant impact on the environment. You will engage with talented project teams throughout all phases of project development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Proficient professional engineering experience in site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater/green infrastructure, utility, and erosion control design.
  • Experience leading a team to assemble and review construction drawings and specifications.
  • Project management experience or a desire to take on project management duties.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state and ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

  • Support stormwater and site development design projects.
  • Work on site civil planning, layout, grading, drainage, and stormwater/green infrastructure design.
  • Design utility systems and implement erosion control measures.
  • Conduct design reviews and provide construction support.
  • Collaborate with project teams from planning to construction phases.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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