Junior Civil Engineer - Federal Solutions

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Jacobs is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sectors. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

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.

Responsibilities to include assessing site features and creating site layouts, designing utilities systems and pavements, developing grading and drainage plans, designing stormwater management facilities, performing erosion control design, creating 3D models using Civil3D software for site work surfaces and underground utilities, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, and material take-offs for estimating. Duties would also include assisting with services during construction including review and approval of contractor submittal documents. You will be collaborating with and receiving tasks and guidance from senior civil staff and assisting those less experienced engineers on project tasks. You will support the project by researching and implementing regulatory and permitting requirements. When needed, you would attend multi-discipline design coordination meetings in place of the lead civil engineer.

Project assignments may be within civil works programs to develop solutions together with coastal engineers that address our country’s water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges through measures such as floodwalls and stormwater pump stations.

Here's what you'll need

• 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

• United States Citizen

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with Federal clients and projects

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

100,000.00

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 $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 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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Locations

City State Country
Orlando	Florida	United States