Entry-Level Roadway Engineer

About the role

Jacobs is delivering transportation solutions that improve safety, enhance mobility, and connect communities. As an Entry‑Level Roadway Engineer you will join a collaborative team delivering impactful roadway and highway projects for WisDOT and local agencies throughout Wisconsin. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects from concept development through final design, working alongside experienced engineers and gaining exposure to client interactions.

The position is ideally based in Madison, WI, but other locations such as Milwaukee or Appleton may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of roadway and highway improvement projects for WisDOT, including urban and rural corridors, freeway and interchange improvements, reconstruction projects, intersection improvements, and multimodal transportation facilities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), design calculations, technical reports, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop roadway geometry, corridor models, alignments, profiles, and construction plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, and construction professionals.
• Coordinate with WisDOT staff, municipalities, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform and oversee quality reviews to ensure compliance with WisDOT standards, the Facilities Development Manual (FDM), and applicable federal guidelines.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including design clarifications, field reviews, and resolution of project challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of roadway geometrics, corridor modeling, intersection design, plan production, quantities, and PS&E development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience delivering WisDOT transportation projects and working with Wisconsin design standards and specifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock awards.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $58,686.00 to $80,000.00, determined by work location and additional factors such as skills, experience, and education.

Work Schedule

Hybrid working policy: employees split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.