Senior Bridge Engineer

Base pay range

to  per year. Actual pay may vary based on skills and experience.

Oakland, CA or neighboring region.

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. We are excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are interested in turning abstract ideas into realities, Jacobs is where you belong. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and work closely with our multi‑discipline design teams, colleagues, and clients.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Bridge Engineer in Oakland, CA, or within the nearby region. Each day you will provide technical expertise, interact with clients, and work as a team member on 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.

Bring strong client relationships, excellent communication skills, and technical expertise in bridge design/construction. You should lead teams, manage bridge projects effectively, and desire personal and professional growth in a supportive 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
• Collaborate with and lead transportation and bridge teams in all aspects of bridge analysis and design, from conceptual planning 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
• Deliver bridge and transportation projects as the project manager
• Leverage strong portfolio of client connections to support marketing activities to procure new opportunities
• Demonstrate leadership by organizing and actively participating in technical development and 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, or San Joaquin counties

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. 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.

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.

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