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Structural Bridge Engineer

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Jacobs

Reston, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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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. As a Structural Bridge Engineer and vital member of our team, 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 on bridge design projects and perform structural analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation highway 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. The final candidate could be located near our offices in Reston, Richmond or Virginia Beach, VA.
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  • Previous professional experience in bridge design
  • Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in VA, or obtainable in 6 months
  • Previous experience working with VDOT, including familiarity with their Office Practice Manuals, Stage I reports, and Stage II requirements for submission.
  • Ability to produce design documentation/calculations and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems, specifically MicroStation to include experience with
VDOT CADD
Compliance Standards and use of MDLs.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., MDX, LEAP Bridge, Larsa).
  • A thorough understanding of and practical experience applying the
AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on bridge design
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ideally you'll also have:
  • Demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, including both concrete and structural steel bridge types
  • Experience in both new bridge design as well as maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and preservation.
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • Proven experience with BrIM workflows and OpenBridge Designer (Bentley Systems).
  • Active involvement in local engineering societies.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.