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# Lead Civil Engineer at Foth

- **Company:** Foth
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/foth/d647a080-4cdf-4bbd-b132-be5d123c8d70

## Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to support and expand our Civil Engineering practice across the Southeast region. This role will serve as a technical leader on multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure modernization projects in the United States, while playing a key role in expanding Foth’s market presence in Florida and the Southeast.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Serve as the technical lead and senior civil engineering advisor for infrastructure modernization projects involving industrial, marine, waterfront, transportation, utility, and site development infrastructure
- Lead facility planning, infrastructure assessments, site investigations, alternatives evaluations, and engineering studies that support long-term capital investment and operational objectives
- Perform technical engineering design for underground utilities, including sanitary and storm conveyance, and water distribution systems
- Provide quality assurance/control and engineering project activities focused on wastewater conveyance including capacity analysis, new and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer gravity pipe systems, force main design and agency permitting
- Provide technical oversight and multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, marine, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and planning disciplines to develop integrated project solutions
- Direct the development and review of engineering reports, design packages, specifications, construction documents, and technical deliverables to maintain quality and consistency throughout project execution
- Maintain knowledge of applicable engineering standards, permitting requirements, regulatory processes, and industry best practices affecting infrastructure and facility development projects
- Promote the application of innovative planning methodologies, engineering technologies, and delivery approaches that enhance project outcomes, efficiency, and client value
- Collaborate with Foth’s Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure planning, design, and project delivery
- Experience developing and overseeing engineering deliverables, including studies, reports, plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction packages

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience leading infrastructure modernization programs, capital improvement initiatives, and major facility development projects
- Experience with shipyards, waterfront developments, ports, terminals, transportation systems, utilities, site development, or other complex infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, EPC, or alternative project delivery methods
- Experience with shipyard/marine facility master planning, infrastructure assessments, capital planning, and phased implementation strategies
- Active involvement in professional organizations

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

## About Foth

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Foth is a member-owned engineering and science consulting firm providing custom solutions across industries including aviation, infrastructure, environment, and production.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned)
- **Headquarters**: De Pere, Wisconsin, United States (also referenced as Green Bay, WI)
- **Founded**: 1938
- **Founders**: Herbert S. Foth

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Engineering services (civil, environmental, process, mechanical, aviation, coastal/waterfront, geospatial, mining, solid waste, transportation, water/wastewater, food production, etc.)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial, municipal, and government clients across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- **Mission/purpose**: “Combine unparalleled passion and expertise in science, engineering, and technology to help our clients win and grow.”

## Products & Services
- **Environment Solutions**: Environmental consulting, remediation, solid waste management, geospatial services.
- **Infrastructure Solutions**: Aviation, transportation, coastal/waterfront, water/wastewater engineering.
- **Production Solutions**: Process engineering for food, dairy, beverage, paper/pulp, consumer products, and engineering-led design-build.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private, member-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$250M (sourced from LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deloitte Distinguished Performer—Innovation Award (2022); Deloitte Wisconsin 75 (2022)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount ~617 (LinkedIn) or 750+ (company site); 4.1% YoY employee growth; 33+ locations; recent acquisitions (Food Plant Engineering, LLC and Food Plant Construction, LLC in 2025); expansion into Mexico and Canada (2025); new office in Jacksonville, FL (2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Member-owned structure** – employees have a stake in the company’s success and growth.
- **Deep expertise** across multiple engineering disciplines with 80+ years of history.
- **Reinvestment in talent** – $6M+ annually in professional development, training, and certifications.
- **Safety record** – multiple years without a lost time or restricted duty incident (DART).
- **Interdisciplinary collaboration** – three business units working together on complex, multi-faceted projects.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue geographic expansion (southeast U.S., Mexico, Canada).
- Broaden capabilities via targeted acquisitions (e.g., food plant architecture/engineering).
- Leverage AI in recruiting/hiring processes while maintaining human decision-making.
- Invest in member development and maintain strong safety culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Member-owned culture** – employees are “members” with ownership stake; profit-sharing/incentives.
- **Flexibility** – hybrid/remote options available; flexible schedules.
- **Professional development** – $6M+ annual training budget; conferences, certifications, tuition support.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, PTO, volunteer time off, wellness incentives, retirement, legal/investment advisory services.
- **Work environment** – sit-to-stand desks, 3D design tools, community service events, member celebrations.
- **Safety focus** – rigorous health and safety practices embedded in all projects.
- **Diversity & inclusion** – equal opportunity employer, accommodations for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/fothcompanies)
2. [Foth Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/foth)
3. [Foth Careers Page](https://www.foth.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [Foth About Us](https://www.foth.com/about-us/)
5. [Foth History](https://www.foth.com/about-us/our-history/)

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