Highway Engineer - PE

About the role

At Jacobs, we do more than design roads—we create transportation solutions that improve safety, enhance mobility, and connect communities. If you're passionate about highway and roadway design and want to work on projects that shape Wisconsin's transportation network, join our team as an experienced Highway Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Preparing highway and roadway designs for WisDOT urban and rural projects, including interchanges, corridors, and major reconstruction efforts.
• Developing detailed plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and design documentation for state highway projects.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers to deliver complex highway design solutions.
• Participating in quality control reviews and assist with project coordination throughout all design phases.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation focus preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin.
• 4–8 years of roadway/highway design experience, including WisDOT projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with Bentley OpenRoads a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of WisDOT design standards, state highway specifications, and federal roadway guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $108,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.