Senior Movable Bridge Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer to lead electrical design and inspection efforts for bridge projects in the U.S. This role requires deep expertise in movable bridge systems, hands-on project leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE, 15+ years in movable bridge electrical engineering, and CAD proficiency. The position supports hybrid work across multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited Degree); Specialization in Electrical Power Systems preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the US
• 15+ years of experience in movable bridge Electrical Engineering
• Substantial experience in bridge electrical design with a focus on movable structures
• Substantial movable bridge inspection experience
• Preferred experience designing and implementing industrial power distribution systems, instrumentation and process control
• Experience with electrical controls for electric motors
• Experience with CAD and drawing software, AutoCAD and Microstation (preferred)
• Must have a solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Movable Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Design Recommendations to transportation structures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to travel for short term assignments on an as-needed basis
• Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and commitment to work as part of a team both in the office and in the field

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction on movable bridge projects.
• Commit to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
• Perform existing bridge inspection, condition assessment, and develop rehabilitation strategies.
• Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications, design calculations, technical reports, and construction cost estimates.
• Develop preliminary details using CAD software and coordinate with CAD technicians for development of contract plans.
• Serve as a technical resource to the project team and mentor young engineers.
• Develop technical reports, documents, client communication and technical memoranda.

Skills

Technical leadership

Bridge electrical design

Movable bridge inspections

Team mentoring

Client communication

Design calculations

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer to lead electrical design and inspection efforts for bridge projects in the U.S. This role requires deep expertise in movable bridge systems, hands-on project leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE, 15+ years in movable bridge electrical engineering, and CAD proficiency. The position supports hybrid work across multiple U.S.