Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Transportation

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 vital member of our Bridge Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on transportation projects in Pennsylvania and throughout the East-Central region. 

Our transportation projects include the design of new bridges, bridge widenings, rehabilitations, load ratings, and other transportation structures. Working with our talented Bridge Team, you’ll work to solve problems and challenges in a team environment where everyone is valued. As a self-motivated professional, you will work on bridge projects of various sizes and complexity under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers. 

When you join us as a Bridge Engineer, you’ll: 

• Support the development of projects through the conceptual/study phase, preliminary engineering, and final design and through to construction
• Assist in the development of specifications, cost estimates, and preparation of final bid packages
• Prepare and supervise staff in the CAD development of bridge details and plans sets 
• Compile Bridge Type, Size, and Location Studies 
• Coordinate bridge layouts, details, and constraints with other disciplines including Roadway, Drainage, and Survey
• Identify creative and innovative bridge engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints
• Perform calculations, assemble calculation packages, and provide bridge load ratings
• Coordinate with a team to meet project milestones 
• Perform construction site visits (as needed)

Based in either our Philadelphia, PA or Pittsburgh PA offices, our hybrid work environment provides flexibility while facilitating collaboration.

If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community - join us as a Bridge Engineer.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• P.E. licensure in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within 1 year
• At least 4 years of bridge design experience including precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, and structural steel
• Demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, to include analysis, design and plan development of new and rehabilitation projects
• Previous experience working on PennDOT and/or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission bridge projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Thorough understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures
• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of bridge/structural technical standards 
• Extensive working knowledge of CAD systems – MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with bridge construction including site visits, construction inspection, or similar experience

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Bridge construction experience including site visits, construction submittal reviews, and construction inspection
• Rail bridge experience
• Bridge load rating experience
• Design-Build (DB) experience
• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion
• Previous work experience with other highway or rail transportation agencies
• Experience with Open Roads Designer and Open Bridge Designer
• Experience with PennDOT’s engineering design software programs
• Experience with STAAD or other similar structural modeling programs
• Active involvement in local engineering societies.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

122,500.00

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.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $122,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations

CityStateCountryPittsburghPennsylvaniaUnited StatesPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUnited States