Senior CEI Project Engineer

Jacobs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO + holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Florida is seeking a Senior CEI Project Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary QA/QC team, develop QC programs, train staff, and assign daily tasks on major road/bridge projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, Florida PE license, 6+ years of road/bridge experience, CTQP/MOT credentials, and strong communication skills; base salary ranges $175k–$210k with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Civil Eng Tech/Construction Management with 10 years of progressive experience.
• Florida PE license required.
• Minimum 6 years of major road/bridge construction experience.
• Experience directing complex construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass exam.
• FDOT Advanced MOT training.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of highway construction materials, methods, and equipment; solid math skills (algebra, geometry, trig).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary QA/QC team and develop QC programs.
• Mentor staff and assign daily tasks; monitor progress.
• Resolve technical problems and ensure compliance on inspections.
• Provide direction on roadway design, traffic systems, materials testing, and testing procedures.
• Support FDOT project needs and maintain project schedules.

Skills

Quality leadership

Communication skills

Highway construction knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Civil Eng Tech/Construction Management

Florida PE license

CTQP Quality Control Manager course

FDOT Advanced MOT training

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, quality control is crucial to the success of our projects and the strong relationships we have with our clients. As a Senior CEI Project Engineer, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of QA/QC team members to create QC programs while training and mentoring staff and delivering and assigning team tasks daily. You’ll challenge yourself by reviewing and resolving technical problems and ensuring compliance on inspections and activities of all quality related work. You’ll help keep our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Excellent opportunity for a Senior CEI Project Engineer to join our FL FDOT team. This is a senior level position overseeing higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Involves significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and includes providing work direction to others.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors in Civil, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management (4 year degree) or Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management (2 year degree) with ten (10) years of progressive technical experience.
• PE license in the state of Florida
• Six (6) years of major road or bridge construction experience
• Direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program.
• Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass the examination
• FDOT Advanced MOT
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction; and considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry related to highway/transportation engineering.
• Valid Driver's License

• 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, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000.00 to $210,000.00. 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 July 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.