Highway Design Engineer (DOT)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Deferred compensation

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to deliver large-scale transportation projects for TDOT and local governments. You will apply highway design standards, mentor junior staff, and coordinate all project phases.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 4+ years of highway design experience, TDOT familiarity, and proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer. PE registration preferred; travel less than 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of infrastructure and highway design experience.
• Direct TDOT project experience and familiarity with TDOT standards.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• PE registration or ability to obtain in Tennessee.
• Strong project coordination across phases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation projects for TDOT and Tennessee municipalities.
• Apply highway design expertise and TDOT standards.
• Coordinate all project phases from concept to design release.
• Mentor interns and junior staff; support task leadership.
• Work in a hybrid role with limited travel and office presence.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring interns

Leadership potential

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

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 projects
• Experience 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.

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 $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.