Highway Design Engineer (DOT)

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days/week in offi

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Job summary

Jacobs in Tennessee is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to deliver large-scale transportation projects for TDOT and local municipalities. You will apply highway design expertise, coordinate project phases, and work in a hybrid setup.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4+ years’ experience in highway design, and TDOT familiarity; PE licensure or Tennessee eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in infrastructure and highway design.
• Direct TDOT experience and familiarity with TDOT standards.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• PE registration or eligibility in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation infrastructure projects across Tennessee.
• Interpret project challenges and recommend best practices.
• Apply highway design expertise to develop high-quality designs.
• Coordinate all phases of a project and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Coordination of project phases

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring interns/junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE licensure or Tennessee eligibility

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. At Jacobs, we’re not just designing highways, we’re shaping the connections that move people, goods, and communities forward. If you’re looking for a company invested in your growth, your ideas, and your success, join us as a Highway Design Engineer.

Based in Tennessee, you’ll have the opportunity to support and deliver exciting, large-scale transportation infrastructure projects across the state. You’ll work on impactful projects for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and local Tennessee municipalities, interpreting project challenges and recommending best practices along the way. You will apply your highway and roadway design expertise to solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, and use your technical knowledge to develop high-quality designs.

The ideal candidate will bring direct experience delivering transportation projects for TDOT, with a strong understanding of TDOT standards, design criteria, project development processes, and client expectations.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure and highway design
• Direct experience delivering transportation projects for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), including familiarity with TDOT standards, procedures, and project delivery requirements
• Proficiency in MicroStation including OpenRoads Designer
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate all phases of a project
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE registration in Tennessee

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience delivering county and municipal transportation projects within Tennessee
• 6 or more years of experience with multi-discipline infrastructure engineering design and construction projectsExperience assembling and reviewing construction drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical, conceptual, organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Experience mentoring interns and junior staff
• Desire to grow into project management or task leadership roles
• Active engagement in professional organizations

This is a hybrid role. Ideally, you will work from a local Jacobs office on average 2 days per week. Travel for this role is less than 10% per year. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

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.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $78,600.00 to $116,100.00. 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 September 08, 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.