Senior Movable Bridge Engineer (Electrical)

Jacobs; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Stock purchase plan

Seven holidays and caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer to lead electrical design for rehabilitation and new movable bridge projects across the US and Canada. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection oversight, technical leadership, and client communications within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years in movable bridge electrical engineering, PE licensure in the US, and strong CAD (AutoCAD/Microstation) skills. Travel and multi-office collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited) with specialization in Electrical Power Systems preferred.
• PE in the US required or active licensure.
• 15+ years of movable bridge electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in electrical design for movable structures and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on movable bridge projects.
• Lead design teams and promote quality through innovation.
• Perform/oversee movable bridge inspections and propose rehabilitation strategies.
• Prepare drawings, specs, calculations, reports, and cost estimates.
• Mentor engineers and support project staff with technical guidance.
• Develop CAD details and coordinate with CAD technicians.
• Produce technical memoranda and client communications.

Skills

Movable bridge design

Bridge inspection

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC) with Power Systems

Professional Engineer (PE) in the US

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

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

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company; we’re a leader in innovative solutions. Our Structural/Bridge Group is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer with significant relevant experience in performing condition inspections and leading design teams.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for movable bridge electrical design for new and rehabilitation projects as well as analysis of existing structures to determine recommendations for rehabilitation strategies. Additionally, you will oversee and perform hands‑on inspection of the bridges’ electrical equipment and systems. This position is an opportunity to work within a company that offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges, and career development opportunities. The successful candidate will be an experienced, licensed electrical engineer looking to advance their career and possess the communication skills and experience to lead electrical engineering design for rehabilitation and new movable bridge projects across the US and Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership and direction on movable bridge projects.
• Commit to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.
• Perform existing bridge inspection, and 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 provide information to CAD technicians for development of contract plans directly related to design work.
• Serve as a technical resource to the project team and mentor young engineers.
• Develop technical reports, documents, client communication and technical memoranda.

The final candidate could be located near any Jacobs' office across the US including but not limited to New York, New York, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Reston or Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Orlando, FL, Dallas or Austin, TX, Tempe, AZ, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, CA, Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Denver, CO, Tulsa, OK, Fargo, ND and Albuquerque, NM.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 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

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 $160,000.00 to $235,000.00. 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 August 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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.

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