Bridge Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer to work on large-scale infrastructure projects in Southern California. The role involves providing technical expertise in bridge design, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-quality projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in bridge design, and will be committed to quality and continuous improvement. The position offers a hybrid working policy and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of bridge design experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Caltrans design and detailing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in bridge and transportation structure design.
• Lead and support project execution, quality management, and safety plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CSi Bridge

SAP2000

Bentley LEAP Design Suite

Openbridge Designer

MathCAD

Bluebeam

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

The challenge? Repairing or enhancing our nation’s bridge infrastructure. Our Bridge Engineer career path is your opportunity to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure transportation projects. Each day, you will provide technical expertise and work as a team member in completing bridge and transportation structure design and construction projects. You should have strong technical skills in concrete bridge design, strong structural analysis/modelling skills, a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with others, and a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each transportation project.

Our Professional Associate Bridge Engineers:

• Serve in a technical support role on a variety of bridge projects with a range of sizes.
• Successfully deliver high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
• Collaborate with others and participate in all aspects of bridge analysis and design, from conceptual planning and preliminary design to final design and construction.
• Identify creative and innovative engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight, and perform quality reviews of work by others.
• Commit to quality and continuous improvement as individuals as well as part of a team.
• Complete assigned tasks with a high-level of quality within schedule and budget constraints while collaborating with teams of professionals from multiple disciplines.
• Lead and support project execution, quality management, and safety plans.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages for bridges and other transportation structures.
• Train, mentor, and direct the work of less-experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate leadership by organizing and actively participating in technical development and other networking activities both internally and externally.
• Assist in marketing activities to procure new opportunities, coordinating with client account management leads.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

This position will be based out of any of our Southern CA offices including Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Riverside, CA, and San Diego, CA, and may include limited travel.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 5 years of bridge design experience and thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code, including California amendments to AASHTO, Caltrans SDC, and other Caltrans design manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of Caltrans design and detailing practices.
• Track-record of successful project delivery experience on bridges and other transportation structures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with others.
• Proficiency with some or all of the following structural and bridge analysis and design software: CSi Bridge, SAP2000, Bentley LEAP Design Suite or Openbridge Designer, Viathor VBridge/VBent, PG Super, PG Splice, Xtract.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Existing Caltrans, City, and/or local county relationships.
• Proficiency with MathCAD, Bluebeam, and various other standard software.

Jacobs’ 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.

The base salary range for this position is $78,600.00 to $122,850.00. 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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.