At Jacobs, we're not just designing bridges, we're connecting communities, improving mobility, and helping shape the future of infrastructure. As a Structural Bridge Engineer based in West Des Moines, IA you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting transportation projects, from highway interchanges and river crossings to complex bridge rehabilitations and signature structures throughout Iowa and across the country. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work alongside experienced bridge professionals, contribute to impactful projects from concept through construction, and continue building your technical expertise while growing into greater leadership responsibilities. If you're passionate about bridge design, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to see your work make a lasting impact on communities, we'd love to have you on our team. What You'll Do

• Design and analyze a variety of transportation structures, including highway bridges, river crossings, interchanges, retaining walls, and other transportation infrastructure.
• Serve as a key project team member and technical contributor on bridge projects throughout Iowa and across Jacobs' Midwest transportation portfolio.
• Develop structural calculations, engineering reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform structural analysis and bridge design using industry-leading software and engineering tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, hydraulic, geotechnical, and construction professionals to deliver innovative solutions.
• Participate in projects throughout all phases, from planning and preliminary design to final design and construction support.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• 6-10 years of bridge engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience designing transportation structures using

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Bridge Design Specifications.

• Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software such as LEAP Bridge, LEAP Concrete, AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA 4D, MIDAS Civil, MDX, or similar platforms.
• Experience preparing structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, or similar design software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for engineering excellence. Ideally, You'll Also Have
• Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with both steel and concrete bridge design.
• Experience designing or rehabilitating long-span bridges, river crossings, or complex transportation structures.
• Bridge inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or load rating experience.
• Experience working on Iowa DOT projects.
• Experience supporting projects in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, or other Midwest markets.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE, NSBA, IABSE, or ACEC.

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