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Senior Bridge Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/14/2026

Compensation

$160,000 - $175,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Bridge Engineer at Jacobs will take on a lead technical role in designing complex transportation projects, primarily focusing on bridges. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure quality, schedule, and budget requirements are met. The engineer will work closely with clients and a global team of bridge engineers, fostering trusted relationships. This role is essential for delivering impactful infrastructure solutions across the country.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Ohio or ability to obtain Ohio license within 6 months of employment
  • Substantial years of progressive and demonstrated experience on a variety of bridge types, including analysis, design, and plan development
  • Considerable experience on large, multidisciplinary bridge design projects
  • Previous experience with Design-Build (DB) projects
  • Advanced working knowledge of MicroStation, Excel, MathCad, and Structural Analysis and Design Software
  • Experience mentoring engineering staff
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex structural planning, analysis, and design for transportation projects, primarily bridges.
  • Oversee project quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Build trusted relationships with teaming partners and clients.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between clients and the global team of bridge engineers.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians.
  • Establish work plans and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of a project.
  • Participate in technical societies and attend meetings or events outside normal working hours.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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