Site Civil Engineer

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

We challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you — so we can make big impacts on the world, together. We are looking for a driven Site Civil Engineer in Knoxville or Chattanooga to support our site development design projects.

As a key member of our Civil Site team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects ranging from small site design to large building projects or facility infrastructure upgrades. You’ll get to work on site civil layout, grading, and drainage (hydrology and hydraulics) design, utility design, erosion control, and design review. You’ll work closely with our talented project teams through all phases of plan production as we carry projects from concept design to bid-ready documents and into construction.

This role presents an opportunity for someone who is aiming to grow their career in the diverse roles that Jacobs offers. 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficient professional engineering experience in site layout, grading and drainage, utility, and erosion control design
• Experience assembling and reviewing construction drawings and specifications
• Project management experience or a desire to take on project management duties
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain via reciprocity

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CAD/C3D design experience.
• Familiar with drainage programs such as Hydraflow Hydrographs, Culvertmaster, or Flowmaster.

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, one floating holiday, 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 $78,600.00 to $102,525.00. 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 October 30, 2025. 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.