Bridge Design Engineer

Jacobs; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

7 holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join the Northwest Bridge Team in the Bellevue or Spokane area. You will work on transportation projects across the Northwest and nationwide, contributing to design, calculations, drawings, specifications, and field support.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with teams and subcontractors, and engage in business development and proposal efforts as needed. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• WA PE license or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation structure design and construction projects from concept to final design.
• Develop structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Inspect sites and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Structural design

Construction drawings

Cost estimation

Coordination

Mentoring

Project management

Bridge design software

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

WA Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

Tools

PGSuper

MDX

spColumn

LPile

BrR

Midas

CSi Bridge

Larsa

SAP2000

ProjectWise

MicroStation

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

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.

Jacobs is looking for a talented Bridge Design Engineer to join us as a vital member within our Northwest Bridge Team. Located in the Bellevue or Spokane, Washington areas, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transportation projects in both the Northwest and nationwide. Our transportation projects include highway and guideway (lightrail) projects; from projects in rural areas and National Parks, to urban projects through the heart of our cities; traditional design-bid-build delivery as well as alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects.

You’ll use your experience to work within multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical expertise in completing transportation structure design and construction projects from conceptual and preliminary design to final design and construction. You’ll see opportunities to work and grow in all aspects of structural design/construction including development of structural calculations/designs, drawings, specifications, field inspections, cost estimates and reports. Your experience will also lend well to training, directing, and mentoring junior engineers and CAD staff. You’ll also coordinate design activities and meetings between Jacobs staff and subcontractors and assist in business development activities and proposal efforts.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A minimum of 5 – 10 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer in the design of transportation structures and/or bridges
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college
• WA Professional Engineer License (or the ability to obtain within one year)
• Experience with multiple structure types including precast and post-tensioned concrete girder bridges, steel girder bridges, bridge widenings, and bridge rehabilitations
• Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance including AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and state-specific guidelines
• Knowledge of various software packages like PGSuper, MDX, spColumn, LPile, BrR, Midas, CSi Bridge, Larsa, SAP2000, etc.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise and MicroStation
• Familiarity with FHWA requirements and guidelines
• Ability to produce technical memorandums and reports
• Experience with project quantities and cost estimation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and small projects independently

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 $84,100.00 to $147,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 October 01, 2026. 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.