Senior Highway Design Engineer
About the role
Your impact Thriving communities. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of mobility by delivering transportation solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and quality of life. If you're looking for a company that supports your professional growth and values innovative thinking, consider joining us as a Senior Highway Design Engineer based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Utilize technical expertise to lead and support roadway design efforts for transportation clients in Tennessee
- Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvement projects
- Review roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans for conformance with contractual and state/federal agency requirements
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive project deliverables
- Coordinate with TDOT personnel and local agency representatives throughout project development and delivery
- Contribute to QA/QC processes to support high-quality engineering output
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers to support overall team growth
- Support business development efforts, including client relationship building and proposal generation
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in roadway and highway design including Experience delivering transportation projects for DOT clients
- Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Ideally, you'll also have 15+ years of experience supporting or leading multidiscipline engineering design and construction projects
- Familiarity with TDOT standards, TDOT’s Project Delivery Network, AASHTO guidelines, FHWA requirements, and local agency procedures
- Knowledge of maintenance of traffic (MOT), utility coordination, and drainage considerations associated with roadway design
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers
Qualifications
- Passionate about innovative transportation solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with project management tools and software
Skills
- Technical proficiency in roadway and highway design
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience with project management and client relations
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and more. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And 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 $95,200.00 to $166,700.00. 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 hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.