Junior Civil Engineer - Federal Solutions

Junior Civil Engineer - Federal Solutions

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Overview

As a Junior Civil Engineer, you’ll work in a hybrid capacity alongside engineers and architects in our Federal Buildings & Infrastructure business unit to design the civil engineering component of a variety of Federal projects. Such projects include, but are not limited to, site development for US military and other federal facilities. Travel to project sites may be required, including international locations.

• Assess site features and create site layouts.
• Design utilities systems and pavements, and develop grading and drainage plans.
• Design stormwater management facilities and perform erosion control design.
• Create 3D models using Civil3D software for site work surfaces and underground utilities.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications, and perform material take-offs for estimating.
• Assist with services during construction, including review and approval of contractor submittal documents.
• Collaborate with and receive tasks and guidance from senior civil staff and assist less experienced engineers on project tasks.
• Support the project by researching and implementing regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Attend multi-discipline design coordination meetings in place of the lead civil engineer when needed.
• Contribute to project assignments within civil works programs to develop solutions with coastal engineers addressing water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges (e.g., flood walls and stormwater pump stations).

• At least 2 years of experience on site development projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation or Engineer Intern (EI) certification from any US state.
• Background in plan production and project execution.
• AutoCAD Civil3D design experience including development of 3D site models.
• Experience with Federal clients and projects is a plus.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Salary:
The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on January 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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