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Highway Design Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Nashville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$78,600 - $116,100 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Highway Design Engineer at Jacobs, you will play a crucial role in shaping transportation infrastructure projects across Tennessee. You will collaborate with talented engineers and project managers to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community connectivity. This position emphasizes the importance of applying your technical expertise in highway and roadway design to address complex challenges. You will also have opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure and highway design
  • Proficiency in MicroStation including OpenRoads Designer
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE registration in Tennessee
  • 6 or more years of experience with multi-discipline infrastructure engineering design and construction projects

Responsibilities

  • Perform roadway and highway geometric design using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
  • Support the development of roadway plans, traffic control plans, and design-related calculations
  • Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients
  • Review construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Assist in guiding interns and junior engineers, contributing to technical problem-solving and team growth
  • Identify design challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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