Structural Engineer/Inspection Team Leader (Bridge and Tunnel)

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact: 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. As a Structural Engineer/Inspection Team Leader and vital member of our New England team, as a bridge engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of bridge and tunnel inspection contracts with several clients in the New England region, including MassDOT, RIDOT, CTDOT and VTrans.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections per NBIS and NTIS standards serving as a Team Leader.
• Work on bridge types ranging from small simple span structures to multi‑span viaducts and highway bridges.
• Assist in the scheduling of traffic closures.
• Coordinate bridge inspection equipment rentals.
• Coordinate with DOT personnel for scheduling and access to bridge structures.
• Assist with the completion and checking of bridge inspection reports and timely submission and reporting to respective DOTs.
• Assist with bridge design and rehabilitation projects – performing design calculations, estimates, and specifications.
• Assist with bridge rating calculations and reports.
• Lead inspection teams in the field for tunnel inspections and identify/report action items to DOT.
• Assist in scheduling tunnel inspection work, including coordinating with DOT for roadway closures and access, and scheduling equipment rentals.
• Assist inspection team members in preparation of tunnel inspection reports and element level quantities.
• Opportunity to work on tunnel repair/rehabilitation contracts – performing field work to identify defects, generate repair recommendations, and prepare design documents for the recommended work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• Substantial years of professional project experience on bridge and/or tunnel inspection and design.
• Qualified NBIS team leader for bridge and tunnel inspections.
• Prior completion of FHWA‑NHI two‑week course (Safety Inspection of In‑service Bridges).
• Prior completion of FHWA‑NHI tunnel inspection course (Tunnel Safety Inspection).
• Experience performing NBIS inspection of various types of bridges.
• Ideally, an active Professional Engineer’s License (PE).
• AASHTO BrR and BrM experience (or similar, such as PONTIS or MassDOT 4D).
• Solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures.
• Completion of FHWA‑NHI‑130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of structural design/analysis programs.
• OSHA Confined Space Entry Training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 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 $103,600.00 to $140,000.00.

Schedule

Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.