Tennessee Highway Design Engineer – Hybrid & Impact

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days/week in offi

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Job summary

Jacobs in Tennessee is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to deliver large-scale transportation projects for TDOT and local municipalities. You will apply highway design expertise, coordinate project phases, and work in a hybrid setup.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4+ years’ experience in highway design, and TDOT familiarity; PE licensure or Tennessee eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in infrastructure and highway design.
• Direct TDOT experience and familiarity with TDOT standards.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• PE registration or eligibility in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation infrastructure projects across Tennessee.
• Interpret project challenges and recommend best practices.
• Apply highway design expertise to develop high-quality designs.
• Coordinate all phases of a project and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Coordination of project phases

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mentoring interns/junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE licensure or Tennessee eligibility

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Jacobs in Tennessee is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to deliver large-scale transportation projects for TDOT and local municipalities. You will apply highway design expertise, coordinate project phases, and work in a hybrid setup.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 4+ years’ experience in highway design, and TDOT familiarity; PE licensure or Tennessee eligibility is expected.