Structural Bridge Engineer

About the role

In this key technical role, you will lead and execute complex structural engineering tasks on major transportation projects, with a strong focus on bridge and transportation structure design. You’ll serve as a senior technical expert and/or task lead on both local and nationally-recognized highway and rail projects, performing advanced structural analysis, guiding design development, and reviewing critical project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex structural analysis and design for highway and rail bridges and related transportation structures
• Develop and review design plans, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering reports
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Conduct occasional structural inspections as required

Requirements

• BS in civil/structural engineering (MS/MCE preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, including design, analysis, and plan development of new and rehabilitation projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland, or able to obtain within 3 months
• Experience working with MDOT SHA, MDTA, and MTA, including familiarity with SHA’s Guidelines and Procedures Memoranda, Structural Details, ProjectWise, and MDTA’s ASIR
• Ability to produce design computations, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports
• Demonstrated experience on various bridge types, including prestressed concrete and steel superstructures, and substructure design
• Proficiency in CAD systems, specifically MicroStation, including experience with SHA CADD Workspace and ProjectWise
• Experience with modeling software, including OpenBridge/OpenRoads Designer
• Proficiency with structural design/analysis software, including CSIBridge, STAAD, LARS, or other structural design/analyses programs
• Proficiency with structural design software, including Leap Bridge Steel and/or Concrete, or other structural design programs
• Solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the AREMA code to transportation structures
• Proficiency in performing QA/QC using Bluebeam, PDF-Xchange Editor, and/or Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative group environment in person and remotely through Microsoft Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of NHI Course No. 130056 – Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• Bridge inspection experience
• Active involvement in local engineering societies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on January 27, 2026.