Jacobs · 1 day ago
Lead Bridge Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $163K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The Lead Bridge Engineer will design bridges and transportation structures, lead project teams, and ensure quality compliance while engaging with clients and overseeing project budgets.
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Hiring Manager
Kristen Dykes, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The 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
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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Recent News
2026-02-03
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