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Structural Bridge Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Madison, WI

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/8/2026

Compensation

$85,000 - $110,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Structural Bridge Engineer role at Jacobs involves working on a diverse portfolio of new bridge design and rehabilitation projects in Madison, Wisconsin. The engineer will collaborate with experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams to support state and local transportation clients. This position is ideal for someone with several years of bridge design experience who enjoys solving technical challenges. The role offers opportunities for technical leadership and project ownership while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional design experience predominantly in bridges with a focus on DOT projects
  • EIT certification with the ability to obtain a PE within 1 year
  • Solid understanding of WisDOT practice, procedures, and standards
  • Proficiency in bridge design software, such as LEAP Concrete/Bridge and AASHTOWare BrR
  • Competency in bridge/highway CADD software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Solid communication and writing skills including technical report writing

Responsibilities

  • Work on structural analysis, load rating, design calculations, and plan development for highway bridge projects.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation solutions for bridge structures.
  • Take ownership of design tasks and contribute to client solutions.
  • Gain experience across the full project lifecycle while building technical depth and project delivery skills.

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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