Senior Bridge Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group

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Benefits
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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

Build the Future. Shape the Skyline. Lead the Way.

At Jacobs, we don’t just design bridges—we connect communities, empower progress, and engineer possibilities. If you're ready to bridge the gap between innovation and impact, join us in Boise and be part of something extraordinary.

As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you’ll be a cornerstone of our Boise team, leading transformative transportation structure projects that span Idaho and beyond. From steel girders to prestressed concrete, your expertise will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor rising talent, and drive excellence in design, delivery, and client service.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead bridge and transportation structure design projects with precision and creativity
  • Coordinate design activities and meetings with Jacobs staff and subcontractors
  • Perform quality reviews and manage budgets and schedules for bridge design tasks
  • Mentor junior engineers and CAD staff, fostering a culture of growth and innovation
  • Expand our portfolio with Idaho Transportation Department, Ada County Highway District, and local agencies
  • Engage in national design work, bringing your expertise to projects across the country

We’re not your traditional engineering firm. We’re a global force for innovation, sustainability, and resilience. At Jacobs, you’ll work on projects that matter—with people who care. Let’s build for a brighter future, together.

Here's what you'll need

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • PE registration
  • 10+ years of bridge design experience (steel girder, prestressed concrete, earth retaining structures)
  • Deep knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
  • Proficiency in LARSA, Leap Bridge Concrete, Bridge Link, or similar software
  • Strong autonomy and leadership skills
  • Project/task management experience
  • Exceptional client service mindset
  • Experience supporting proposal development

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Design-Build project experience
  • Proven project management and business development skills
  • Experience leading proposal development

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

175,600.00

Our 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 $100,300.00 to $175,600.00. 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. Job posted on September 30, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

CityStateCountry

Boise

Idaho

United States

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