Hybrid Structural Bridge Engineer – Iowa Bridges & Mobility

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Jacobs in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to design, analyze, and manage transportation bridge projects across Iowa and the Midwest. You will contribute from concept through construction, collaborating with roadways, hydraulics, geotechnical, and construction teams while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with a structural emphasis, 6–10 years of bridge experience, and a PE license in Iowa or the ability to obtain within six

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 6–10 years of bridge engineering experience.
• PE license in Iowa or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD and bridge design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze transportation structures including bridges and retaining walls.
• Serve as a key project team member on Iowa/Midwest bridge projects.
• Develop structural calculations, reports, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Perform structural analysis using industry-leading software.
• Collaborate with roadway, hydraulic, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Participate from planning through construction support.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

AASHTO LRFD

Bridge software

PE lic in IA

Technical reporting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

LEAP Bridge

LEAP Concrete

AASHTOWare BrR

LARSA 4D

MIDAS Civil

MDX

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

Jacobs in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to design, analyze, and manage transportation bridge projects across Iowa and the Midwest. You will contribute from concept through construction, collaborating with roadways, hydraulics, geotechnical, and construction teams while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with a structural emphasis, 6–10 years of bridge experience, and a PE license in Iowa or the ability to obtain within six