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Highway Engineer - PE

Jacobs

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/20/2026

Compensation

$108,000 - $125,000 per year

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

Job description

The Highway Engineer position at Jacobs focuses on designing transportation solutions that enhance safety and mobility in Wisconsin. The role involves preparing highway and roadway designs for various projects, including urban and rural initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide mentorship to junior staff. This position is ideal for someone passionate about shaping transportation networks and improving community connectivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a preference for a Transportation focus.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin.
  • 4–8 years of roadway/highway design experience, particularly with WisDOT projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with experience in Bentley OpenRoads being a plus.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of WisDOT design standards, state highway specifications, and federal roadway guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare highway and roadway designs for WisDOT urban and rural projects, including interchanges and major reconstruction efforts.
  • Develop detailed plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and design documentation for state highway projects.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers to deliver complex highway design solutions.
  • Participate in quality control reviews and assist with project coordination throughout all design phases.
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff.

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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