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As a vital member of Jacobs’ Virginia Transportation Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that focus on bridges and other transportation structure designs. Working alongside a team of technicians and engineers, you’ll be responsible for creating drawings and simulations using software tools and resources supporting our clients’ overall project goals.

As a key member of our team, you’ll support and/or oversee bridge design projects and will perform complex structural planning, analysis, design, and delivery for all structural aspects of transportation (bridges) projects. We will look to you for technical excellence, leadership, and deep understanding of industry standards and emerging technologies on transportation projects. You’ll also serve as a representative of Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects. Other duties may include estimating project costs, contract negotiations, overseeing and ensuring that project quality, schedule, and budget requirements are met.

When you join us, key focuses in the Lead Bridge Engineer role will include business development internally and externally, client presentations, mentorship of staff and proposal preparation for some of the most complex bridge projects in Virginia. You will have a seat at the table on key pursuits in the region, with visibility to clients and internal leaders. Jacobs offers flexible work policies, career growth paths, and a collaborative culture.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

If you are ready to bridge the gap between the world and its people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Substantial years of progressive experience on various types of bridges, to include analysis, design and plan development of new and rehabilitation projects

• Previous experience with Virginia Department of Transportation projects and other local client relationships

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.)

• Demonstrated proficiency with MicroStation, Microsoft Office Software, and a variety of structural engineering analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000, MIDAS, LARSA 4D, CSI Bridge)

• Must have a solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures

• Proven track record of leading large-scale bridge projects

• Ability to coordinate with teams both internally and externally

• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills

Ideally you'll also have:

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• SE License

• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring junior level staff

• Experience with Design-Build or Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects

• Knowledge of digital delivery and asset management systems

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.