Lead Bridge Engineer

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Your impact

Join our Atlanta team and take the lead on designing bridges and transportation structures that connect communities and drive progress. As a Lead Bridge Engineer , you will work on some of Georgia and the Southeast’s most complex and impactful projects — bringing innovation, leadership, and technical excellence to every design.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead structural planning, analysis, and design for bridges and transportation structures.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor for project teams, ensuring quality and compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Prepare drawings, simulations, and design documents using industry-standard software tools.
• Represent Jacobs at client meetings, conferences, presentations, and public hearings.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal preparation, and internal collaboration.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in bridge analysis, design, and plan development (new and rehabilitation projects)
• At least five years of experience with Georgia Department of Transportation projects and local client relationships
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within six months
• Proficiency in MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Microsoft Office, and structural analysis/design software
• Strong understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams
• Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and guiding junior staff

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Georgia Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensure by affidavit or examination
• Proven experience managing and mentoring junior staff
• Strong knowledge of Georgia DOT Bridge Design Manual and Georgia specifications and construction standards

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

163,000.00

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 $123,600.00 to $163,000.00. 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 December 08, 2025. 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States