Senior Movable Bridge Engineer (Electrical)

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About the Role

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company; we’re a leader in innovative solutions. Our Structural/Bridge Group is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer with significant relevant experience in performing condition inspections and leading design teams.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for movable bridge electrical design for new and rehabilitation projects as well as analysis of existing structures to determine recommendations for rehabilitation strategies. Additionally, you will oversee and perform hands-on inspection of the bridges’ electrical equipment and systems. This position offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges, and career development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, licensed electrical engineer with strong communication skills and experience leading electrical engineering design for rehabilitation and new movable bridge projects across the US and Canada.

The final candidate could be located near any Jacobs' office across the US including but not limited to New York, NY; Morristown, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Reston or Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Orlando, FL; Dallas or Austin, TX; Tempe, AZ; Bellevue, WA; Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, CA; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Tulsa, OK; Fargo, ND; and Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction on movable bridge projects.
• Commit to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
• Perform existing bridge inspection, condition assessment, and develop rehabilitation strategies.
• Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications, design calculations, technical reports, and construction cost estimates.
• Develop preliminary details using CAD software and provide information to CAD technicians for development of contract plans directly related to design work.
• Serve as a technical resource to the project team and mentor young engineers.
• Develop technical reports, documents, client communication, and technical memoranda.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited Degree); Specialization in Electrical Power Systems preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the US.
• 15+ years of experience in movable bridge Electrical Engineering.
• Substantial experience in bridge electrical design with a focus on movable structures.
• Substantial movable bridge inspection experience.
• Preferred experience designing and implementing industrial power distribution systems, instrumentation, and process control.
• Experience with electrical controls for electric motors.
• Experience with CAD and drawing software, AutoCAD, and MicroStation (preferred).
• Solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Movable Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Design Recommendations to transportation structures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for short-term assignments on an as-needed basis.
• Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and commitment to work as part of a team both in the office and in the field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may 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 $160,000.00 to $235,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.