Lead Structural/Bridge Engineer

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure challenges. As a Lead Structural/Bridge Engineer on our Nashville, Tennessee team, you'll join a collaborative group delivering innovative transportation solutions that connect communities and improve mobility across Tennessee and the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and related structures
• Develop and/or review construction documents, design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports
• Support bridge replacement, rehabilitation, widening, and new construction projects
• Coverge with roadway, drainage, traffic, and geotechnical teams to deliver integrated project solutions
• Ensure designs meet project requirements and applicable standards, including TDOT and AASHTO specifications
• Review engineering documents for quality, accuracy, and constructability
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and budget management activities
• Support client coordination and technical discussions with TDOT and local agencies
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and design staff
• Contribute to business development pursuits and strategic growth initiatives within the Tennessee transportation market

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of bridge related design experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on conventional bridges
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles
• Strong written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong design skills with a willingness to help with proposal efforts
• Experience supporting TDOT transportation projects
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and TDOT design standards
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation, load ratings, and condition assessments
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge, STAAD, MIDAS Civil, or similar tools
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation as well as related transportation design platforms
• Design-build project experience
• Experience leading structural design tasks or serving as a discipline lead
• Established professional relationships within Tennessee's transportation industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of bridge related design experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on conventional bridges
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles
• Strong written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong design skills with a willingness to help with proposal efforts
• Experience supporting TDOT transportation projects
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and TDOT design standards
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation, load ratings, and condition assessments
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge, STAAD, MIDAS Civil, or similar tools
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation as well as related transportation design platforms
• Design-build project experience
• Experience leading structural design tasks or serving as a discipline lead
• Established professional relationships within Tennessee's transportation industry

Skills

• Structural analysis and design principles
• AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Structural engineering software such as OpenBridge Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge, STAAD, MIDAS Civil, or similar tools
• Project management and coordination
• Client communication and relationship building
• Proposal writing and business development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $95,200.00 to $167,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.