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Structural Bridge Engineer

Jacobs

Location

West Des Moines, IA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $125,000 per year

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

Job description

As a Structural Bridge Engineer at Jacobs, you will play a crucial role in designing and analyzing various transportation structures, including bridges and interchanges. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, you will work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects that enhance community mobility and infrastructure. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer looking to advance their career while contributing to significant transportation initiatives across the Midwest. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise and take on greater leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
  • 6-10 years of bridge engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or ability to obtain within six months
  • Experience designing transportation structures using AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
  • Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software such as LEAP Bridge, LEAP Concrete, AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, MIDAS Civil, MDX, or similar platforms
  • Experience preparing structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports
  • Working knowledge of Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, or similar design software
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for engineering excellence

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze a variety of transportation structures, including highway bridges, river crossings, interchanges, and retaining walls
  • Serve as a key project team member and technical contributor on bridge projects throughout Iowa and across Jacobs' Midwest transportation portfolio
  • Develop structural calculations, engineering reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Perform structural analysis and bridge design using industry-leading software and engineering tools
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, hydraulic, geotechnical, and construction professionals to deliver innovative solutions
  • Participate in projects throughout all phases, from planning and preliminary design to final design and construction support

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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