Senior Bridge Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead transportation structure design projects and strengthen client partnerships with ITD, LHTAC, and Idaho Highway Districts. This role centers on building relationships, expanding the Idaho bridge program, and pursuing new opportunities.

You will collaborate with Jacobs teams to deliver quality designs, mentor junior staff, and participate in proposals while contributing to national projects across the country.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering; 15+ years of bridge design experience including steel girder and prestressed concrete
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
• Proficiency in finite element modeling software (LARSA, Midas, CSi Bridge or similar)
• Experience with ITD, LHTAC, and Idaho Highway Districts
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and develop client relationships
• Experience supporting or leading proposals and business development

Responsibilities

• 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
• Grow and develop Jacobs' Idaho bridge program through networking and project leadership
• 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 growth and innovation
• Contribute to proposals and strategic pursuits that expand brand presence
• Engage in national design work across projects in the country

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project delivery

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Masters in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

LARSA

Midas

CSi Bridge

Leap Bridge

Bridge Link

LPile

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.

As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of our Boise team, leading transformative transportation structure projects across Idaho and beyond. This role goes beyond design. We are looking for someone who can connect with clients, bring trusted relationships, and play a key role in expanding and mentoring our bridge practice in the region.

Your experience working with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC), and Idaho Highway Districts will be essential as you help strengthen partnerships, identify opportunities, and position Jacobs as a trusted advisor.

From steel girders to prestressed concrete, your technical expertise will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, while your client leadership will help grow our presence and influence across the state.

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

We are not a traditional engineering firm. We are a global force for innovation, sustainability, and resilience. At Jacobs, you will work on projects that matter with people who care. Together, we will build a stronger future for Idaho’s communities.

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Here’s what you'll need

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 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 or 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
• Proven success in business development and growing client accounts
• Experience helping build or expand a regional bridge practice or technical group

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 September 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 .