Highway Design Engineer

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a Highway Design Engineer to join a collaborative team delivering roadway and transportation projects across the region. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of highway projects and build solutions that support client goals and improve everyday life.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT or PE path, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience using engineering and design software to support transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of highway and roadway projects from concept through final design
• Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, plans, specifications, and technical documentation
• Develop roadway geometry, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and related design elements
• Utilize industry-standard design software to create and update engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality transportation solutions
• Assist with project scheduling, technical reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Support client service efforts through responsive communication and technical contributions
• Apply applicable engineering standards, design criteria, and regulatory requirements throughout project delivery

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Design software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure challenges. We partner with clients and communities to deliver innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, enhance safety, and help create more connected, resilient communities. As a Highway Design Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia, you'll be part of a collaborative team delivering impactful roadway and transportation projects across the region.

In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of highway projects, helping develop solutions that support our clients' goals and improve the everyday lives of the people who rely on this infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and technical specialists while continuing to grow your design expertise and professional career.

What You'll Do

• Support the design and development of highway and roadway projects from concept through final design
• Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, plans, specifications, and technical documentation
• Develop roadway geometry, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and related design elements
• Utilize industry-standard design software to create and update engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality transportation solutions
• Assist with project scheduling, technical reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Support client service efforts through responsive communication and technical contributions
• Apply applicable engineering standards, design criteria, and regulatory requirements throughout project delivery

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Experience using engineering and design software to support transportation projects

Ideally, you'll have

• Previous highway or roadway design experience
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or similar transportation design software
• Familiarity with state DOT design standards and transportation project delivery processes
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

This is a hybrid role. Ideally, you will work at a local Jacobs office on average 2 days per week. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits and Perks

• 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 $69,500.00 to $83,500.00. 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 August 03, 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.

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