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Senior Highway Design Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Nashville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/7/2026

Compensation

$95,200 - $166,700 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Highway Design Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on delivering impactful infrastructure projects in Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the transportation team, the engineer will utilize their expertise in roadway and highway design, particularly with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). This position emphasizes innovative and sustainable transportation solutions to enhance mobility and support growing communities. The engineer will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to various highway improvement projects across the state.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in roadway and highway design, including experience delivering transportation projects for DOT clients.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize technical expertise to lead and support roadway design efforts for transportation clients in Tennessee.
  • Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvement projects.
  • Review roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans for conformance with contractual and state/federal agency requirements.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with TDOT personnel and local agency representatives throughout project development and delivery.
  • Contribute to QA/QC processes to support high-quality engineering output.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers to support overall team growth.
  • Support business development efforts, including client relationship building and proposal generation.

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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