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Structural Bridge Engineer

Jacobs

Location

West Des Moines, IA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

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

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role focuses on transportation projects, specifically bridge design and structural analysis. The engineer will serve in a technical role and may lead tasks on various projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on both local and national transportation structures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • 6-10 years of relevant professional experience in bridge design and inspection
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Solid understanding of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable codes
  • Proficiency in bridge design software such as LEAP Concrete/Bridge and AASHTOWare BrR
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems, specifically Bentley MicroStation or Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex structural analysis and design for transportation projects
  • Develop design documentation, calculations, and specifications
  • Lead tasks on bridge design projects
  • Conduct inspections as required on occasion
  • Apply the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures

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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