Roadway Engineer

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Roadway Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering impactful roadway and highway projects for WisDOT and local agencies throughout Wisconsin. The engineer will support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects from concept development through final design, working alongside experienced engineers and engaging with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

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.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in roadway design, highway design, transportation engineering, or civil transportation projects.
• Experience delivering WisDOT transportation projects and working with Wisconsin design standards and specifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and additional stock awards.
• Hybrid working policy allowing split time between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.