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Site Civil Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Knoxville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

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

Job description

The Site Civil Engineer role at Jacobs involves supporting site development design projects in Knoxville or Chattanooga. As a key member of the Civil Site team, you will work on a variety of challenging projects, including site civil layout, grading, drainage design, and utility design. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovative solutions. You will engage with talented project teams throughout all phases of project development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • Professional engineering experience in site layout, grading and drainage, utility design, and erosion and sediment control.
  • Experience preparing, assembling, and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
  • Project management experience or a demonstrated interest in assuming project management responsibilities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain via reciprocity preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support site development design projects from concept to bid-ready documents.
  • Work on site civil layout, grading, drainage design, and utility design.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams through all phases of plan production.
  • Engage in design review and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Utilize digital technology and design capabilities to maximize project outcomes.

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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