Principal Engineer - Bridges

Jacobs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer‑Bridges to drive domestic delivery and growth in transport structures. You will lead design of long-span bridges, mentor teams, and guide bids for major infrastructure projects across India and beyond.

The role requires a deep structural background, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with structures specialization.
• Extensive bridge design and project delivery experience.
• Experience in proposals and bids for government/private clients.

Responsibilities

• Direct design of long‑span bridges and complex structures.
• Lead teams through design, reviews, and coordination.
• Oversee QA and compliance with Jacobs standards.
• Support strategic pursuits and bid preparations.
• Engage clients, manage stakeholders, and grow relationships.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Bidding & capture

STAAD Pro

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering (Structures)

Tools

MIDAS

STAAD Pro

Job description

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

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer- Bridges to drive the domestic delivery and support strategic growth within our Transport Structures team. This senior role is central to strengthening our position in India’s bridge market—especially in complex projects, major infrastructure bids, and capture management for priority pursuits.

You will play a key role in steering high‑quality technical outputs, leading teams on complex structures, and shaping winning strategies for major tenders. With deep structural background and proven leadership across design and bidding cycles, you will help elevate our technical excellence, expand client relationships, and support the successful delivery of iconic design and build bridge projects across India and overseas. In this role you will provide

Technical Leadership

• Direct and manage design for long‑span bridges, complex structures, and other transportation structures in multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and cross‑functional project teams.
• Responsible for managing quality assurance in project delivery, complying to Jacobs Quality Management systems.
• Support clients in technical decision‑making, providing opening and middle game support in strategic pursuits, providing robust engineering solutions.

Project Delivery

• Oversee design schedule, resources, budget, and deliverables to ensure timely and high‑quality outcomes, keeping our clients delighted.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, internal teams and all other relevant stakeholders throughout all design stages.

Bidding & Capture Management

• Drive the preparation of technical proposals, scope of Works, resource plans, and financial estimates for domestic infrastructure bids, benchmarking with the market standards and requirements.
• Partner closely with business development teams to shape winning strategies for major pursuits
• Lead capture planning efforts for long‑span bridges/major crossings, and transport structure opportunities

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational quality standards, industry regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.

Client & Market Engagement

• Build and nurture relationships with key clients, government agencies, and major industry partners.
• Stay connected to the domestic infrastructure market to identify early opportunities and support pursuit strategies.
• Represent the organization at technical forums, client meetings, and industry events.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structures specialization preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in bridge design and projecy delivery.
• Extensive background in domestic infrastructure projects, including highways, railways, and urban development. Having exposure to international clients will be preferred.
• Proven experience preparing proposals and bids for government and private sector clients in domestic market.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD Pro, MIDAS, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IRC, IRS, IS codes, and MoRTH specifications. Exposure to international standards like AASHTO and Eurocodes will be preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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.

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