Traveling Civil Engineer

RQ Construction, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

~ Hybrid work schedule with remote Fri

Relocation assistance for qualified

Job summary

RQ Construction, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil projects from concept through completion for commercial and DoD work in Jacksonville, FL. You will oversee site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and field teams.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and 10+ years of design and project delivery experience; proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel; the ability to travel; and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• 10+ years of civil engineering design and project delivery experience
• DoD project experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee civil engineering designs for commercial and federal construction projects
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and site layout plans
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, and construction teams
• Conduct site visits and support field operations as needed
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget
• Assist with process improvements and departmental growth initiatives

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in Jacksonville, Florida . This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-driven projects supporting the U.Department of Defense while collaborating with a nationally recognized Design-Build firm.

At RQ, we deliver integrated engineering, design, and construction solutions for complex commercial and federal projects across the United States and Caribbean. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, our employee-owned culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, professional development, and delivering high-quality work that makes a lasting impact.

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with military and federal design standards. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities include site development planning, grading and drainage design, utility coordination, construction support, and resolving technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring junior staff, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

• Prepare and oversee civil engineering designs for commercial and federal construction projects
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and site layout plans
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, and construction teams
• Conduct site visits and support field operations as needed
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Assist with process improvements and departmental growth initiatives

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• ~Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• ~ Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility on Thursdays and Fridays
• ~ Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required

Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering design, project delivery, or related industrial construction projects (foundation and below aspects: design land development, building pads, infrastructure for new builds, etc.)

At least 6 years of experience focused on grading, drainage, and utility design

Department Of Defense (DoD) Project Experience Preferred

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel required

Ability to travel to project sites as needed

RQ Construction is a full-service Design-Build contractor with offices and projects throughout the United States and Caribbean. Since 1996, we have specialized in fast-track commercial construction projects with a strong focus on federal and military clients. Our integrated approach combines architecture, engineering, and construction expertise to deliver high-quality results for complex projects nationwide.

Take the next step in your engineering career with a team that values innovation and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).