Job description
As a Lead Structural/Bridge Engineer in Nashville, Tennessee, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative transportation solutions. Your role will involve planning, analyzing, designing, and rehabilitating transportation structures such as bridges and retaining walls. You will work closely with project managers and engineers to ensure high-quality solutions for complex projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and leadership development within Jacobs' transportation structures practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of bridge-related design experience
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired
- 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on conventional bridges
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state
- Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges and retaining walls
- Develop and review construction documents, design calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports
- Coordinate with roadway, drainage, traffic, and geotechnical teams to deliver integrated project solutions
- Ensure designs meet project requirements and applicable standards, including TDOT and AASHTO specifications
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and design 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.
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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