Senior Civil Design Engineer (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 132,900 - 174,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Washington, D.C. to join their Advanced Manufacturing group. The role involves leading projects for state-of-the-art industrial facilities and managing technical tasks while collaborating with a multi-discipline team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, possess 15+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license with expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Jacobs offers competitive benefits and the chance to work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of engineering experience with project management.
• Extensive experience in medium to large scale industrial developments.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks.
• Conceptualize initial civil design for land/site development.
• Prepare grading plans and perform drainage calculations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Navisworks

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

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing group, and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will conceptualize initial civil design for land/site development, prepare grading plans, and perform earthwork and drainage/stormwater calculations. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Key contributions

• Site development, site master planning and site selection
• Underground utility routing and site space planning
• Hydrology analysis for designing storm drain systems
• Analyzing and designing gravitational wastewater systems
• Performing final grading plans including cut and fill analysis and earthwork balancing
• Providing erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans and support permit approval
• Researching and adhering to local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements for design and construction in any given area
• Stormwater analysis and modeling in software applications, such as StormCAD, CivilStorm

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license or ability to get licensed within 6 months
• 15 or more years of engineering experience, including extensive related project experience
• Strong working knowledge and experience in analyzing and designing all aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments
• Ability to perform project discipline lead responsibilities on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects and direct the engineering design within the civil team
• Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience preparing, assembling, and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base

Ideally, you’ll have

• Bluebeam experience
• Experience using Navisworks

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 $132,900.00 to $174,450.00. 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 June 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.