Civil Designer (LSNA-OH/NC/IN/PA)

About the role

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.

As a Civil Designer supporting our Built Environment team in Cincinnati, OH; Conshohocken, PA; Indianapolis, IN; or Cary, NC, you’ll grow your skills while providing clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery for state-of-the-art structures. You’ll work closely with clients and construction trade partners to develop design concepts, create models from scratch, and coordinate designs considering existing conditions and other disciplines. You’ll convey civil design requirements to the construction team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or AutoCAD design models.

Join us and assist in continuing the development of your skills, exploring opportunities across our global company, and sharing your knowledge along the way.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• At least 2+ years of drafting and design experience
• College coursework in AutoCAD
• AutoCAD design experience

Qualifications

• 4 years of drafting/designer experience in the civil design field (preferred)
• At least 1 year of AutoCAD experience
• Experience working on traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience with healthcare, institutional, or commercial buildings
• Experience working on complex civil design components, including Bio/Pharma, EPCMV, global life science, construction, and engineering projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $54,100.00 to $90,000.00, paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on July 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.