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Civil Engineer - Transportation Drainage

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$94,300 - $140,000 per year

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

Job description

The Civil Engineer - Transportation Drainage role at Jacobs focuses on providing drainage design and hydrologic modeling for transportation projects in Colorado and the western United States. The position is part of the West Central Mountains Transportation Drainage Group, which emphasizes collaboration and mentorship within a fast-paced environment. Candidates will have opportunities to lead projects and grow their careers while working on a variety of urban and rural transportation initiatives. This role is ideal for those with a passion for innovative solutions in civil engineering.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S. ABET accredited school or equivalent.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado is required or the ability to obtain within six months from the hiring date if licensed in another state.
  • 4 to 8 years of experience working on mid- and/or large-scale transportation related projects providing drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Team oriented with strong capability to learn, mentor, and work independently while managing time and budget.

Responsibilities

  • Work on a team with other project engineers on detailed storm drainage analyses and design for transportation projects.
  • Provide technical expertise in drainage hydrology and hydraulic modeling on all project aspects.
  • Coordinate design development and collaborate with other disciplines.
  • Assist in providing technical direction and mentorship to other engineers.
  • Provide quality control within the drainage discipline to ensure completeness and accuracy of designs and deliverables.
  • Review and prepare plans, technical specifications, and estimates.

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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