The Bridge Design Engineer role at Jacobs involves working as a key member of the Northwest Bridge Team, focusing on a variety of transportation projects across the Northwest and nationwide. The position is based in Bellevue or Spokane, Washington, and emphasizes collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative bridge designs. The engineer will engage in all phases of structural design and construction, contributing to both conceptual and final designs. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and participating in business development activities.

• A minimum of 5 – 10 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer in the design of transportation structures and/or bridges.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college.
• WA Professional Engineer License or the ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with multiple structure types including precast and post-tensioned concrete girder bridges, steel girder bridges, bridge widenings, and bridge rehabilitations.
• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

• Provide technical expertise in completing transportation structure design and construction projects from conceptual and preliminary design to final design and construction.
• Develop structural calculations, designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections and produce technical memorandums and reports.
• Train, direct, and mentor junior engineers and CAD staff.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between Jacobs staff and subcontractors.

• 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.