Senior Civil Engineering Design Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Civil Engineering Design Lead to support our federal team in a hybrid capacity.

You will lead civil design efforts on nationwide projects, coordinating with project managers and engineers to deliver quality, compliant designs for DoD and other government clients. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 15+ years of civil site development experience, and deep knowledge of UFCs, hydrology, hydraulics, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and PE registration in at least one state.
• 15+ years of civil site development and/or civil works with US government DoD/USACE projects.
• Experience with site layout, pavement design, grading, utilities, drainage, and erosion and sediment control.
• Proficiency in Hydraulics & Hydrology studies and software (HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD).
• Familiarity with UFCs and federal codes; AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to lead design teams and perform QA.

Responsibilities

• Act as civil design lead and Engineer of Record for teams on projects nationwide.
• Collaborate with project managers to respond to RFPs with technical scopes of work and effort estimates.
• Plan and execute work independently including complex assignments.
• Interpret and implement regulatory code requirements and design standards.
• Lead the preparation of engineering assessment reports, design documents, plans, specs, calculations, and design bases.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers.

Skills

PE registration

Civil design leadership

US government projects

Civil site development

Hydraulics & Hydrology

Regulatory codes & UFCs

Quality control

Mentoring

Communication

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads and ports, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. Join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community. We are looking for a driven and curious Senior Civil Engineering Design Lead to support our federal team in a hybrid capacity at our Boston office.

As a key member of our team, you’ll join our collaborative process providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about Civil Works projects as well as traditional site civil design, with a keen interest in developing solutions that address our country’s water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges through measures such as floodwalls and stormwater pump stations. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a team environment and coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians in and out of your discipline group, as well as with clients and end users in Federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) government agencies. Join us and we will assist in growing your career and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as civil design lead and Engineer of Record for functional teams on projects with varying complexity around the country
• Work closely with project managers to respond to client Requests for Proposal (RFPs) with written, technical scopes of work and estimated levels of effort
• Plan and execute work independently while performing non-routine and complex assignments
• Interpret business issues and recommend best practices
• Interpret and implement regulatory code requirements and design standards based on extensive experience with federal programs
• Lead teams in the preparation engineering assessment reports and design documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and basis of design reports
• Serve as a quality control reviewer to ensure civil department deliverables meet client scope requirements, engineering best practices, industry standards
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to developing engineers in complex situations
• Continually develop skills by being proactive in advancing your own workflows, systems, tools, and communication techniques
• Occasionally travel to project and client sites for observations, meetings, and presentations

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state
• At least 15 years of experience with civil site development projects and/or civil works infrastructure projects, including experience delivering for US Government clients, including USACE, US Navy, and other DoD clients.
• Detailed knowledge of civil site and infrastructure design, including site layout, pavement design, grading, utilities, drainage, and erosion & sediment control
• Experience with Hydraulics & Hydrology (H&H) studies, conveyance engineering, or stormwater drainage system design. Demonstrated experience with related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and HydroCAD
• Familiarity with architecture and related engineering disciplines
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Familiarity with applicable federal codes and standards, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
• Expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
• Experience with Bluebeam software

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 $142,200.00 to $248,800.00. 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 March 11, 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.

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 .