Civil Engineering Design Lead

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Jacobs, Morristown NJ office, is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Design Lead to join our multidisciplinary Federal Site Development team. 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. 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.

Your work will consist of land development design including stormwater management, grading, site layout, utility design, detailing, project specifications, and jurisdictional agency permitting, including NJDEP, and various Soil Conservation Districts. Projects are typically federally funded through NAVFAC, USACE, FAA or other government agencies and are located throughout the US. Ability to travel periodically and adapt to various state regulations is essential. The successful candidate must be a leader and will be tasked with oversight and coordination with co-workers / support staff, quality control, client and sub-consultant contacts and tracking project financials.

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
• Lead teams in the preparation of 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 New Jersey
• At least 12 years of experience with civil site development projects and permitting, including experience with projects in New Jersey. Experience delivering for US Government clients is a plus.
• Demonstrated success with building and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detailed knowledge of civil site and infrastructure design, including site layout, pavement design, grading, utilities, drainage, and erosion & sediment control
• 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)
• United States Citizenship
• Expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
• Experience with Bluebeam software

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

118,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

207,100.00

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 $118,300.00 to $207,100.00. 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 26, 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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