Civil Engineering Manager

Industry

Energy

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

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global demand growth, decarbonization and energy transition targets.

As the Civil and Structural Engineering Manager, you will work closely with regional and global civil engineering experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

In addition to serving as a technical lead, this role includes formal line management responsibilities for a team of 5-15 engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource planning, mentoring, recruitment, succession planning, and supporting career growth within the civil and structural team.

Responsibilities will include:

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide both technical leadership and direct line management for engineers working on transmission and distribution projects, including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, development planning, recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Develop civil or structural engineering specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on civil engineering and design.
• Confirm correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects
• Attend and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform and/or review technical calculations and verification of designs.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions with direct reports.
• Support employee career progression through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
• Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, and hiring activities to meet business needs.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Support compensation, promotion, performance improvement, and recognition processes in partnership with leadership and HR.
• Monitor team utilization, workload balancing, and professional development objectives.
• Coordinating with GIS and CAD professionals to prepare maps, drawings and other details.
• Preparation of technical drawings, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary global project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and other business development activities through technical input and document preparation.
• Attending in-person, field, and on-line meetings with clients to provide project 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, environmental or related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering industry experience and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience with either site civil or structural engineering for commercial or industrial sites, and experience leading technical teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a consulting, utility, developer, or EPC environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Experience with the civil or structural design of electrical substations or other energy related sites.
• Active/ongoing involvement in ASCE, ACI, or other similar industry organization.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

142,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

186,600.00

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 $142,200.00 to $186,600.00. 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 September 16, 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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Locations

CityStateCountryConshohockenPennsylvaniaUnited StatesClarkNew JerseyUnited States