Senior Bridge Design-Build Director

Jacobs

Fargo (ND)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited paid time off

7 holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior bridge engineer to lead long-span and complex bridge projects across the Americas. You will engage clients, perform advanced structural planning and design, guide design teams, and provide construction support to ensure schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of experience, and proficiency with major structural software. Hybrid work across U.S. offices is supported, with growth through business development and mentoring.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in structural engineering or a related discipline.
PE License with ability to obtain license in multiple states, SE License is desirable
A minimum of fifteen years of demonstrated professional experience including Engineer of Record or Lead Engineer in charge of final design, preparation of construction documents and construction support services.
Experience in one or more of the following areas of technical specialism: Cable-stayed bridges, Arch bridges, Segmental bridges, In-water foundations, Erection engineering of cable-stayed bridges, Rehabilitation of complex steel bridges, Performance based seismic design of bridges, Proficient with Design-Build and other forms of alternative delivery (e.g. Progressive Design/Build, P3 and CM/GC project delivery).
Proven background of technical leadership on complex bridges, leading multi-discipline design teams in the development of final plans and specifications for project deliverables.

Responsibilities

Represent Jacobs’ technical capabilities within your area(s) of technical specialism in assigned locations, markets, and at industry events.
Serve as a Technical/Task Lead on projects, including for Design-Build projects, and lead staff for engineering analysis, design and development of contract documents of long span and complex bridges. Sign and seal contract documents, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
Establish work plans and multidisciplinary staffing for bridge projects and assisting on assignment of project personnel. Plan, direct and coordinate staff, often involving multi-office execution.
Directing and coordinating the activities of Project Engineers, Engineers and Technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
Ensure the overall quality and coordination of the work performed, manage client interfaces as needed, utilize staff efficiently, and uphold the reputation of the team and Jacobs.
Guide technical best practice and be actively involved with mentoring and upskilling of staff level engineers.
Serve as a representative of Jacobs at key client or contractor meetings, presentations and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects as needed.
Active involvement with thought leadership including participation on technical committees and submission of papers/presentations to major bridge conferences.
As a senior technical resource, contribute to business development, client presentations, proposal preparation, estimating project costs, and contract negotiations on major long-span and complex bridge pursuits across the Americas.