Job description
The Bridge Engineer will be a key member of the Northwest Bridge Team at Jacobs, working on a variety of transportation projects across the Northwest and nationwide. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to provide technical expertise in the design and construction of transportation structures. The engineer will have opportunities to grow in structural design and mentor junior staff. This position is based in Boise, Idaho or Spokane, Washington, and offers a hybrid work setup.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8-15 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer in the design of transportation structures and/or bridges.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college.
- Professional Engineer License, preferably in Idaho.
- Experience with multiple structure types including precast and post-tensioned concrete girder bridges, steel girder bridges, bridge widenings, and bridge rehabilitations.
- Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in completing transportation structure design and construction projects from conceptual and preliminary design to final design and construction.
- Develop structural calculations, designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Train, direct, and mentor junior engineers and CAD staff.
- Coordinate design activities and meetings between Jacobs staff and subcontractors.
- Assist in business development activities and proposal efforts.
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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