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Structural Bridge Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Madison, WI

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

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 tackle complex transportation infrastructure challenges. This position is ideal for someone with several years of bridge design experience who is eager to grow their technical skills. The role offers opportunities for ownership of design tasks and increased leadership responsibilities over time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 4 years’ 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

  • Support the design and rehabilitation of highway bridge structures
  • Conduct structural analysis, load rating, and design calculations
  • Develop plans and rehabilitation solutions for highway bridge projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful transportation projects
  • Take ownership of design tasks and contribute to client solutions

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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