Hybrid Roadway Project Engineer & Task Manager

Jacobs; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 10,800 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at discount

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer / Task Manager to lead planning, design and delivery of transportation projects across Wisconsin, including WisDOT initiatives. You will supervise tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with standards.

You'll apply AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, manage scope, schedule and budget, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable roadway improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin or via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of roadway/highway/transportation design experience.
• Experience with WisDOT projects and Wisconsin standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation is a plus.
• Strong roadway geometry, design and PS&E knowledge.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and deliverables.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of roadway projects for WisDOT and local agencies.
• Prepare and oversee PS&E, calculations, TCFs, reports and quantities.
• Use ORD, MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadway geometry and plans.
• Serve as a task manager for design projects: scope, schedule, budget, deliverables.
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities and construction teams.
• Collaborate with WisDOT staff, municipalities, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform quality reviews to meet WisDOT standards and guidelines.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Support planning, proposals and client relationships.
• Provide engineering support during construction and field reviews.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer / Task Manager to lead planning, design and delivery of transportation projects across Wisconsin, including WisDOT initiatives. You will supervise tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with standards.

You'll apply AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, manage scope, schedule and budget, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable roadway improvements.