Senior General Site - Civil Engineer

Industry

Energy

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Your impact

It is an exciting time to be part of Jacobs as our Energy & Power business continues to experience tremendous growth. We are working with established clients across the globe to deliver the Energy Transition. From major renewable energy projects, electrification and decarbonization programs to expand grid capacity, to high voltage interconnectors and offshore grids, we are integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future. We'll provide you the opportunity for professional growth by having you be responsible for design, oversight and coordination with early career professionals, clients, and sub-consultants. You'll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks in accordance with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Working with a team of engineers, you will lead projects from conceptual through final design, including preparation of general civil plans, grading, access road layouts, drainage and stormwater management plans, utility plans, erosion and sediment control plans, related permitting applications, specifications, and quantity takeoffs.

Here's what you'll need: We are seeking an innovative Senior Civil Site Engineer to help us grow and deliver electrical transmission and distribution projects and renewable generation projects in North America, focusing on core clients but exploring new clients as the Energy Transition builds momentum. The role will require consulting directly with clients and providing conceptual studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and detailed design. #epjobs #naepjobs #remote

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within six months.
• 10+ years of experience in civil site design for energy clients, including one or more of the following facility types: onshore wind, solar, electrical substation, thermal generation, oil & gas.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Focus on site plan layout, geometric design of access roads and driveways, grading, drainage, coordination with other disciplines. Responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating with GIS and CAD professionals to prepare maps, drawings and other details.
• Overseeing the preparation of technical drawings and engineering reports. • Work effectively with multi-disciplinary global project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with proposals and business development activities.
• Building strong client relationships with a variety of clients.
• Attending in-person, field, and on-line meetings with clients to provide management support and engineering guidance to advance design efforts.
• Contributing to a learning environment, support fellow engineers, with the opportunity to offer mentoring, be mentored and take advantage of career development opportunities.
• Supporting the team to instill an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and lives Jacobs' Culture of Caring

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

145,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

190,650.00

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 a 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 $145,200.00 to $190,650.00. 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 November 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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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