Senior Bridge Engineer

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.

As a vital member within our Northwest Bridge Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex bridge projects throughout the Northwest, and nationwide. Our transportation projects include traditional design-bid-build projects as well as alternative delivery such as Design-Build (DB), Progress Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects. Working with our talented team, you’ll work to solve problems and challenges in a team environment where everyone is valued. As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will lead bridge projects of various size and complexity with a particular focus on segmental, cable-stayed and complex bridges. As a self-motivated professional, your role, experience, expertise, and leadership will differentiate Jacobs locally and nationally. With the support of Jacobs, you’ll have the option to grow further in your career and contribute to the engineering community through participation in regional and/or national professional and technical organizations.

This position can be done from almost any of our Western US offices including Bellevue, WA, Seattle, WA, Boise, ID, Portland, OR Denver, CO, Irvine, CA, Sacramento, CA and more.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

• PE registration Washington or the possibility of obtaining Washington PE registration within one year

• At least 15 years’ bridge engineering experience including substantial complex bridge design and construction

• Experience on large, multidisciplinary bridge design projects

• Experience with various structure types including precast concrete girders, segmental bridges, and other complex bridges.

• Project management and leadership experience

• Strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, and maintenance including AASHTO LRFD and state-specific guidelines

• Familiarity with FHWA requirements and guidelines

• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

• Existing relationships with WSDOT, Sound Transit, and/or other relevant agencies

• Multi-faceted experience including public sector project experience

• At least 20 years’ bridge and structural engineering experience including substantial segmental and complex bridge design and construction as well as leadership of design teams

• Alternative delivery project experience including Design-Build (DB), Progress Design-Build (PDB), and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) projects.

• Knowledge of WSDOT Standard Specifications and Bridge Design Manual

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.