Structural Bridge Engineer

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited U.S. Personal Paid Time Off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs in West Des Moines, IA, is hiring a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our transportation team. You will lead bridge design projects, perform complex structural analyses, and develop plans, specifications, and reports for local and national projects.

In this role you may also contribute to inspections and design documentation. The position requires a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering with 6–10 years of bridge experience and a PE in IA or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 6–10 years of bridge design and inspection experience.
• Registered PE in IA or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Solid understanding of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes.
• Ability to produce design documentation/calculations.
• Proficiency in bridge design software and CAD tools.
• Understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge design projects and perform complex structural analysis.
• Develop design plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide inspection and maintenance input as needed.
• Collaborate with teams on local and national projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

AASHTO LRFD

CAD (Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads)

Bridge design software

PE license IA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Concrete/Bridge

AASHTOWare BrR

Larsa 4D

MIDAS Civil

MDX

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Bentley OpenBridge Modeler

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.

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. When you join us you’ll have the opportunity to work on transportation projects that focus on bridges and other transportation structure designs. You will serve in a technical role and/or task lead on bridge design projects and perform complex structural analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects on local and national projects. We’ll look for your knowledge and experience in analysis as well as the development of design, plan preparation, specifications, and reports. Inspection may be required on occasion.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Relevant previous professional experience in bridge design and inspection, preferably 6-10 years
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in IA or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Solid understanding of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes.
• Ability to produce design documentation/calculations
• Proficiency in bridge design software, such as LEAP Concrete/Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Larsa 4D, MIDAS Civil, and/or MDX
• Working knowledge of CAD systems, specifically Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Bentley OpenBridge Modeler.
• A thorough understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, including both concrete and structural steel bridge types
• Experience in both new bridge design as well as inspection, maintenance, and repair
• Experience working on IA DOT projects
• Demonstrated work in IL, MN, MO, and WI
• Active involvement in local engineering societies.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• deferred compensation plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• seven paid holidays
• caregiver leave
• merit increases
• performance discretionary bonus
• stock

The base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 February 17, 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.