Senior Bridge Engineer

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi‑discipline design teams, colleagues, and our clients.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Bridge Engineer in Oakland, CA, or within the nearby region. Our Bridge Engineer career opening is your opportunity to work on exciting and engaging large‑scale infrastructure transportation projects. Each day, you will provide technical expertise, interact with clients, and work as a team member in completing bridge and transportation projects. You should be a self‑motivated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 25 years of post‑graduate experience in the transportation market.

You should bring strong client relationships, have great communication skills, exhibit excellent technical expertise in bridge design/construction with the ability to lead teams, be able to manage bridge projects effectively, and have a desire to continue personally/professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Serve in a lead technical role on a variety of bridge and transportation projects
• Lead successful delivery of high‑quality projects within budget and on schedule
• Effectively collaborate with others and lead transportation and bridge teams in all aspects of bridge analysis and design, from conceptual planning and preliminary design to final design and construction
• Identify creative and innovative engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints
• Provide senior technical guidance and oversight, and perform quality reviews of work by others
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages for bridges and other transportation projects
• Effectively deliver bridge and transportation projects as the project manager
• Leverage your strong portfolio of client connections to support marketing activities to procure new opportunities
• Demonstrate leadership by organizing and actively participating in technical development and other networking activities both internally and externally
• Have strong written and oral communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in California and/or other western states
• 20+ years minimum experience delivering bridge and transportation projects
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code, including California amendments to AASHTO, Caltrans SDC, and other Caltrans design manuals

• Experience with BART, Caltrain, SMCTA, VTA, SFMTA, Contra Costa and/or San Joaquin counties

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance…