Highway Engineer - EIT

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we do more than design roads. We provide innovative transportation solutions that improve safety, enhance mobility, and connect communities to shape how people live, travel, and thrive. Our Highway Team is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our team in Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin
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• Developing roadway and highway designs that meet WisDOT standards
• Preparing detailed plans and documentation, and utilizing both Bentley and Autodesk design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley Open Roads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale transportation projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and connect communities across Wisconsin.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation focus preferred).
• 3+ years of roadway design experience, ideally on WisDOT projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency in CADD/Design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; Bentley experience a plus).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with WisDOT design standards and federal roadway guidelines.

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 discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on December 18, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.