Job Description
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
At Jacobs, we’re helping communities thrive by delivering resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
We’re seeking a Site/Civil Discipline Lead to support our growing Water Infrastructure portfolio, delivering complex municipal and industrial projects through design‑build and other alternative project delivery models. In this role, you’ll lead high‑performing site civil engineering teams while partnering closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions
Your Impact
As a Site/Civil Discipline Lead, you will provide technical leadership and oversight for civil and site engineering aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll guide teams responsible for grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and site development while collaborating with clients, project managers, contractors, and internal disciplines to deliver integrated and constructible designs.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
• Serve as the Site/Civil Discipline Lead for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and pipeline facilities.
• Lead the development and review of site layout, roadway, site development, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and erosion and sediment control designs.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate closely with structural, electrical, process, mechanical, and I&C disciplines to ensure fully integrated site solutions.
• Support permitting efforts and coordinate with regulatory agencies and utility providers as required.
• Support constructability reviews, deliver typical structural discipline services during construction, and field coordination during construction.
Design‑Build & Delivery Excellence
• Play a key role on design‑build projects, supporting collaborative and accelerated delivery schedules.
• Contribute to pursuit activities, including technical proposals, scope development, schedules, and client interviews.
• Partner with construction teams and partners to lead the site/civil design discipline and evaluate constructability, sequencing, and site access considerations.
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to site constraints, utilities, permitting, and construction impacts.
People & Discipline Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop our teams of supporting site/civil engineers, designers, and EITs across multiple projects.
• Support workforce planning, staff utilization, performance feedback, and professional development within the civil discipline.
• Promote Jacobs’ culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and ethical practice.
• Advance discipline best practices, standard details, and design tools.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Interface directly with internal and external clients, acting as a trusted site/civil engineering advisor.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, coordination sessions, and project reviews. Ability to travel approximately 10% of time to client and project sites in the Midwest and Northeast regions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including municipalities, utilities, regulatory agencies, and construction partners.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and identifying future opportunities.
Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive site/civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading site/civil scope on large, complex water or wastewater infrastructure projects (design‑build or alternative delivery projects preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high‑quality, constructible designs.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
Ideally, You'll also have
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design criteria and permitting processes.
• Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and client interviews.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Familiarity with sustainable site design and resilient infrastructure principles.
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 $135,000.00 to $195,000.00. 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 27, 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.
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.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we’re helping communities thrive by delivering resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
We’re seeking a Site/Civil Discipline Lead to support our growing Water Infrastructure portfolio, delivering complex municipal and industrial projects through design‑build and other alternative project delivery models. In this role, you’ll lead high‑performing site civil engineering teams while partnering closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions
Your Impact
As a Site/Civil Discipline Lead, you will provide technical leadership and oversight for civil and site engineering aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll guide teams responsible for grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and site development while collaborating with clients, project managers, contractors, and internal disciplines to deliver integrated and constructible designs.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
• Serve as the Site/Civil Discipline Lead for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and pipeline facilities.
• Lead the development and review of site layout, roadway, site development, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and erosion and sediment control designs.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate closely with structural, electrical, process, mechanical, and I&C disciplines to ensure fully integrated site solutions.
• Support permitting efforts and coordinate with regulatory agencies and utility providers as required.
• Support constructability reviews, deliver typical structural discipline services during construction, and field coordination during construction.
Design‑Build & Delivery Excellence
• Play a key role on design‑build projects, supporting collaborative and accelerated delivery schedules.
• Contribute to pursuit activities, including technical proposals, scope development, schedules, and client interviews.
• Partner with construction teams and partners to lead the site/civil design discipline and evaluate constructability, sequencing, and site access considerations.
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to site constraints, utilities, permitting, and construction impacts.
People & Discipline Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop our teams of supporting site/civil engineers, designers, and EITs across multiple projects.
• Support workforce planning, staff utilization, performance feedback, and professional development within the civil discipline.
• Promote Jacobs’ culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and ethical practice.
• Advance discipline best practices, standard details, and design tools.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Interface directly with internal and external clients, acting as a trusted site/civil engineering advisor.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, coordination sessions, and project reviews. Ability to travel approximately 10% of time to client and project sites in the Midwest and Northeast regions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including municipalities, utilities, regulatory agencies, and construction partners.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and identifying future opportunities.
Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive site/civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading site/civil scope on large, complex water or wastewater infrastructure projects (design‑build or alternative delivery projects preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high‑quality, constructible designs.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
Ideally, You'll also have
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design criteria and permitting processes.
• Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, and client interviews.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Familiarity with sustainable site design and resilient infrastructure principles.
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 $135,000.00 to $195,000.00. 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 27, 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.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Site/Civil Discipline Lead - Design Build (Water/Wastewater) position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
