Entry-Level Roadway Engineer

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.

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering transportation solutions that improve safety, enhance mobility, and connect communities. As an Entry-Level Roadway Engineer
, you’ll join a collaborative team delivering impactful roadway and highway projects for WisDOT and local agencies throughout Wisconsin.

In this role, you'll support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Wisconsin, contributing to roadway projects from concept development through final design. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll apply roadway design principles, prepare plans and technical deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to client interactions while helping deliver safe, innovative, and high-quality transportation solutions for Wisconsin communities.

The final candidate will ideally be located in Madison but other work locations may be acceptable including Milwaukee or Appleton, WI.

• Support the design and delivery of roadway and highway improvement projects for WisDOT, including urban and rural corridors, freeway and interchange improvements, reconstruction projects, intersection improvements, and multimodal transportation facilities
• Prepare the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), design calculations, technical reports, quantities, and cost estimates
• Utilize Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD), Micro Station, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop roadway geometry, corridor models, alignments, profiles, and construction plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, and construction professionals
• Collaborate with WisDOT staff, municipalities, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform and oversee quality reviews to ensure compliance with WisDOT standards, the Facilities Development Manual (FDM), and applicable federal guidelines
• Provide engineering support during construction, including design clarifications, field reviews, and resolution of project challenges

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with Micro Station platforms is a plus
• Knowledge of roadway geometrics, corridor modeling, intersection design, plan production, quantities, and PS&E development
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT)
• Experience delivering WisDOT transportation projects and working with Wisconsin design standards and specifications

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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $58,686.00 to $80,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work…