Highway Engineer

Jacobs; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase at a discount

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our Alaska Transportation team. You will collaborate with experts to develop innovative roadway solutions for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, local governments, and private-sector clients.

The role involves planning and design of safety improvements, traffic operations enhancements, and multimodal facilities, with mentorship of junior staff and a focus on technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience delivering highway, roadway, or transportation design projects.
• Proficiency with roadway design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of roadway safety improvements, intersection upgrades, traffic operations enhancements, and multimodal transportation facilities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Apply AASHTO, state DOT, and local design standards to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to identify opportunities that improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all roadway users.
• Participate in quality reviews and support project delivery throughout all phases of design.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to Jacobs' culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Skills

Highway design experience

Mentor junior staff

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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.

At Jacobs, we're not just designing roads, we're helping connect communities, improve mobility, and create safer, more resilient transportation networks. We are seeking a talented Highway Engineer to join our growing Alaska Transportation team and help communities develop innovative solutions that make roadways safer and more accessible. Jacobs' highway engineering teams support a wide range of transportation projects including highways, traffic and safety improvements, rural roadways, urban corridors, complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, intersection and corridor studies, roadway safety audits, and major reconstruction programs.

As a Highway Engineer, you'll work alongside transportation experts, planners, and project managers to develop innovative roadway solutions for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, local governments, federal agencies, and private-sector clients.

In this role, you will

• Support the planning and design of roadway safety improvements, intersection upgrades, traffic operations enhancements, and multimodal transportation facilities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Apply AASHTO, state DOT, and local design standards to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to identify opportunities that improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all roadway users.
• Participate in quality reviews and support project delivery throughout all phases of design.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to Jacobs' culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Why Jacobs?

Jacobs is helping transportation agencies address some of their most pressing challenges, from improving safety to enhancing mobility along critical corridors. Our team combines traditional highway engineering with innovative approaches to traffic operations, safety analysis, and multimodal transportation planning to create infrastructure that serves all users.

At Jacobs, you'll help deliver projects that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. From highway and corridor design to traffic operations, safety improvements, and Complete Streets initiatives, you'll gain experience across a broad range of transportation disciplines while working alongside industry-leading engineers and technical experts. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, empowering you to grow your career while maintaining the flexibility to balance work and life.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience delivering highway, roadway, or transportation design projects.
• Proficiency with roadway design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer.

Our health and welfare benefits

• 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 $99,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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.

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.