Civil Engineer-in-Training

Whether you’re just starting your civil engineering career or looking to build on your early experience, we invite you to join our team as a Full-Time Civil Engineer-in-Training. Applicants should have their EIT certification or be eligible to take the FE exam within one year. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skill set in a collaborative environment and be part of a steadily growing company where your work directly shapes meaningful projects. 

At our firm, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects in education, healthcare, commercial, and more. 

This position will be in-office full time at the start, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule with gained experience. 

Meet Jacobson Consulting Engineers 

Jacobson Consulting Engineers delivers innovative, sustainable designs that balance environmental responsibility with practical, cost-effective solutions. Our team works closely together on a wide range of projects, including K-12 and higher education campuses, municipal infrastructure, healthcare facilities, high-tech corporate facilities, and more. 

We go beyond the traditional civil engineering roles by actively engaging as committed partners with our clients throughout the lifespan of every one of our projects. This includes collaborating on sensitive area mitigation measures, developing implementation plans, and conducting comprehensive reviews of environmental, zoning, permitting, utility, and transportation issues. 

As a growing firm, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the region we serve. Our vision is to recruit, interview, and hire talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, creating a workplace free from biases related to race, religion, or economic standing. 

We actively seek candidates of all experiences, skill sets, and backgrounds to join us in shaping a work environment and culture where inclusion and multiplicity are fundamental to our core values. 

Civil Engineer-in-Training Essential Responsibilities 

  • Develop civil site design drawings 
  • Prepare cost estimates 
  • Perform drainage calculations 
  • Assist with report preparation 
  • Take on additional tasks as needed 

Candidate Qualifications and Attributes 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or upcoming graduate by June 2027 
  • 0-4 years of civil site design experience 
  • EIT certification or eligible to take the FE exam within one year 
  • Basic proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D 
  • Capability and willingness to learn other engineering software and emerging technologies 
  • Professional and effective communication skills 
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams 
  • Resourcefulness in approaching design challenges 

Salary and Compensation for this Position 

  • $75,000 to $90,000 starting salary (DOE) 
  • Discretionary merit bonuses 

Benefits and Perks at JCE 

We invest in our employees and offer a generous comprehensive benefits package to provide a healthy work-life balance. 

  • 100% employer-paid coverage for employees AND their immediate family (dependents and legal partners): 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Prescription 
  • Life insurance 
  • Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) 
  • Long-term disability 
  • 401(k) with 3% employer contributions, vested immediately 
  • 3 weeks of PTO annually to start 
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • 1 paid volunteer day off 
  • Sound Transit ORCA Card 

Advantages of Building Your Career with JCE 

  • Adaptable work schedule with potential hybrid work arrangements 
  • Excellent opportunities and upward mobility for motivated individuals 
  • Supportive and collaborative professional team environment 
  • Encouragement for ongoing education and professional growth 
  • Team-building outings and events 

If you are eager to be part of a dynamic growing team that prioritizes teamwork, innovation, advocacy, and partnership, we invite you to explore a future career with us at Jacobson Consulting Engineers. 

To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to HR@jacobsonengineers.com.Â