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Highway Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Anchorage, AK

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$99,000 - $250,000 per year

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

Job description

The Highway Engineer will join Jacobs' Alaska Transportation team to develop innovative roadway solutions that enhance safety and accessibility. This role involves collaborating with transportation experts, planners, and project managers to address critical transportation challenges. The team supports a variety of projects including highways, traffic improvements, and multimodal facilities. The engineer will contribute to creating safer and more resilient transportation networks for communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain it within one year.
  • Experience delivering highway, roadway, or transportation design projects.
  • Proficiency with roadway design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and design of roadway safety improvements and intersection upgrades.
  • Prepare plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
  • Apply AASHTO, state DOT, and local design standards to develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all roadway users.
  • Participate in quality reviews and support project delivery throughout all phases of design.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to Jacobs' culture of technical excellence and innovation.

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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