At RQC, we were not just building structures; we were building careers and creating meaningful, high-impact projects. We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with regional offices and project locations nationwide, including a growing Engineering Department in our Jacksonville, FL office. RQ is a privately held, full-service design-build firm specializing in fast-track commercial construction for the Department of Defense and offering comprehensive solutions that integrate design, engineering, and construction under one roof. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team in Jacksonville, FL. Relocation provided for out-of-area candidates.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will manage multiple unique projects ensuring they meet U.S. military design standards. Your day may include drafting, developing site plans, preparing grading and drainage designs, conducting site visits to monitor progress, and resolving design challenges. Beyond technical work, you will collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and help align departmental strategies to ensure project success.
Why Join RQ?
As an Engineer at RQ, you will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that thrives on innovation, learning, and creating solutions that matter. Our Engineers have the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the U.S. and overseas, collaborating with other passionate engineers, designers, and builders who are committed to excellence. As part of our growing engineering department, you will have the chance to shape the future of the company, influence processes, and leverage cutting-edge technology.
RQC provides the perfect environment to grow your career while also offering a competitive salary, full benefits, and a flexible hybrid schedule. Pay: $12,500 - $175,000. Benefits:
To succeed in this position, you will need the following education and experience:
A BS degree in Civil Engineering is the minimum formal education required for this position. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is required. Twenty (20) or more years of experience in civil design, project delivery, or equivalent in the industrial construction projects, foundation, and below aspects, design, land development, building pads, infrastructure for new builds, etc., is required. Six (6) or more years of experience in drainage, grading, and utility design is also required. Project management with the Department of Defense (DoD) is preferred. Specific software literacy required includes:
Travel to jobsites as needed is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender, including gender identity and gender expression, religion, all aspects of religious beliefs, observance, or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to job site at military base if applicable, for the position being hired for.