Senior Bridge Engineer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 144,700 - 253,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer in Boise, Idaho to lead bridge and transportation structure design projects. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in bridge design, proficiency with various modeling software, and strong leadership skills.

This role offers competitive health benefits, a salary range of $144,700 to $253,300, and opportunities for professional development. Join Jacobs to make a meaningful impact in engineering and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15 plus years of bridge design experience including steel girder, prestressed concrete, and earth retaining structures.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong leadership and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and transportation structure design projects.
• Build and strengthen client relationships.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Client relationship management

Leadership

Finite element modeling

AASHTO LRFD design code

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE registration

Tools

LARSA

Midas

CSi Bridge

Leap Bridge

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

Build the Future. Shape the Skyline. Lead the Way.

At Jacobs, we do more than design bridges. We connect communities, empower progress, and engineer possibilities. If you are ready to turn relationships into impact and innovation into infrastructure, join us in Boise and help grow something truly meaningful.

What You Will Do

• Lead bridge and transportation structure design projects with precision and creativity
• Build and strengthen client relationships, serving as a trusted partner to ITD, LHTAC, and Idaho Highway Districts
• Leverage your network and experience to help grow and develop our Idaho bridge program
• Collaborate with Jacobs teams and partners to pursue and win new work
• Coordinate design activities and meetings with Jacobs staff and subcontractors
• Perform quality reviews and manage budgets and schedules for bridge design tasks
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD staff, fostering a culture of growth and innovation
• Contribute to proposals and strategic pursuits that expand our market presence
• Engage in national design work, bringing your expertise to projects across the country

Here’s what you'll need

• BS in Civil Engineering
• PE registration
• 15 plus years of bridge design experience including steel girder, prestressed concrete, and earth retaining structures
• Strong working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
• Proficiency in LARSA, Midas, CSi Bridge, or other finite element modeling software
• Experience with other structural design software such as Leap Bridge, Bridge Link, LPile, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience working with ITD, LHTAC, and Idaho Highway Districts
• Strong leadership and project delivery experience
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development

Ideally, you will also have

• A Masters degree, or higher, focused on Structural Engineering
• Design build project experience
• Proven success in business development and growing client accounts
• Experience helping build or expand a regional bridge practice or technical group
• Project Manager experience

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 $144,700.00 to $253,300.00. 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 May 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.