Senior Highway Design Engineer - Mobility Lead

Jacobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,200 - 166,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer to lead roadway design efforts for state and local transportation projects. You will develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates, review designs, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with TDOT and local agencies, and contribute to business development through client relationships and proposal work.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited BS in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or able to obtain within six months if licensed in another state.
• 8+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for DOT clients.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support roadway design efforts for transportation clients in Tennessee.
• Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvement projects.
• Review designs for conformance with contractual and state/federal requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive deliverables.
• Collaborate with TDOT personnel and local agency representatives throughout project development.

Skills

Roadway design

DOT project delivery

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

ABET‑accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Jacobs in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer to lead roadway design efforts for state and local transportation projects. You will develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates, review designs, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with TDOT and local agencies, and contribute to business development through client relationships and proposal work.