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Sr. Structural Bridge Engineer - PE

Jacobs

Location

Madison, WI

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$115,000 - $150,000 per year

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

Job description

The Sr. Structural Bridge Engineer - PE role at Jacobs focuses on delivering infrastructure solutions that enhance transportation in Wisconsin and the Midwest. This position is ideal for an experienced bridge engineer with expertise in the design and rehabilitation of highway bridge structures. The engineer will provide technical leadership on various bridge projects while mentoring junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to influence significant transportation programs and collaborate with a national network of experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years’ progressive structural bridge design experience with a focus on WisDOT projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain via reciprocity
  • Strong knowledge of WisDOT procedures and project standards
  • Demonstrated experience leading bridge design teams, including task assignment, technical guidance, and quality control reviews
  • Proven ability to serve as a technical lead or lead engineer on complex transportation projects
  • Active involvement in project pursuits and proposal development, including scope development, technical approaches, and interview participation
  • Experience coordinating directly with clients, DOTs, and public agencies
  • Proficiency in bridge design software, such as LEAP Concrete/Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Larsa 4D, MIDAS Civil, and MDX
  • Competency in bridge/highway CADD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microstation, InRoads, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and Open Bridge Designer
  • Local to Madison, WI

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on a wide range of bridge infrastructure projects, including major bridge rehabilitation efforts and new bridge design.
  • Serve as a senior technical resource and trusted advisor, guiding project strategy, design quality, and delivery execution from concept through construction.
  • Mentor junior staff and advance technical excellence across the bridge practice.
  • Collaborate with Jacobs’ national network of bridge and structural experts to influence important transportation programs.
  • Participate in project pursuits and proposal development, including scope development and technical approaches.

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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