Complex Bridge Engineer

Overview

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. As a Complex Bridge Engineer on our Minnesota team, you’ll work on complex bridge and transportation structure design projects, with bridge types including segmental post-tensioned, steel-box girders, cable-stayed, arches and trusses. Projects may involve design-bid-build and design-build, with opportunities to work remotely and on a flexible schedule.

You will coordinate design activities and meetings between Jacobs staff and subcontractors, perform quality reviews, and prepare budgets and schedules for bridge design tasks. You will also mentor junior engineers and CAD staff and have the opportunity to grow Jacobs’ project portfolio in the region. The final candidate could be located in Chicago, IL or Mendota Heights, MN.

• Coordinate design activities and meetings between Jacobs staff and subcontractors
• Perform quality reviews and prepare budgets and schedules for bridge design tasks
• Mentor, train, and direct junior engineers and CAD staff
• Contribute to growing the region’s portfolio of bridge projects
• Collaborate on projects that may involve design-bid-build or design-build
• Engage with National Complex bridge practice on projects across the US and overseas

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) in IL and/or MN
• A minimum of 10 years of bridge design experience with a background in steel girder design, prestressed concrete design, and earth retaining structure design
• Previous complex bridge experience
• Experience with Chicago DOT, CTA and/or IDOT (MnDOT experience is a plus)
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
• Proficiency in Midas, Leap Bridge Concrete, and similar analysis/design software
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and direct the work of others
• Project management or task management experience
• Excellent focus on client service
• Experience supporting proposal development

• Design-Build project experience
• Project management experience
• Business development experience
• Experience leading proposal development
• Mentorship experience

The base pay range for this position is $/yr - $/yr. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Jacobs offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance), a 401(k) plan, stock purchase opportunities, and various other programs. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans.

Jacobs maintains flexible/hybrid work arrangements and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, with holidays and caregiver leave as part of the benefits package.

Location:

Chicago, IL or Mendota Heights, MN

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

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.