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Jacobs Bridge Engineer in Tempe, Arizona
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 vital member within our Southwest Bridge Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on transportation projects in Arizona, throughout the Southwest, and nationwide. Our transportation projects include traditional design-bid-build projects as well as alternative delivery such as Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), and Public-Private-Partnership (P3) projects. Working with our talented Bridge Team, you’ll work to solve problems and challenges in a team environment where everyone is valued. As Bridge Engineer, you will lead bridge projects of various sizes and complexity, lead teams of bridge engineers and CADD staff, support/mentor junior engineers, support strategic growth initiatives, and help win new work. As a self-motivated professional, you will contribute to Jacobs locally, regionally, and nationally. With the support of Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your career. This position offers the benefit of a hybrid work schedule for improved work-life balance. As a hybrid worker, you will be based in Phoenix, AZ with flexibility to work in the office and remotely. At Jacobs, we appreciate the importance of work-life balance and we understand that individual needs may change over time depending on life circumstances. In order to meet life’s needs, this position also offers the flexibility of either a full-time (40 hours per week) or modified full-time (at least 21 per week on average) schedule. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community - join us as Bridge Engineer.
As a Bridge Engineer, you will:
· Design and/or lead preliminary, intermediate, and final bridge projects
· Develop specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
· Lead task orders under on-call contracts
· Provide and manage engineering services during construction including submission of construction observation reports
· Review design deliverables prepared by a design-build team on behalf of the owner
· Identify creative and innovative bridge engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints
· Provide technical guidance, oversight, and perform quality reviews
· Train, direct, and mentor junior engineers
· Coordinate project milestones and workload
· Support business development and proposal efforts on occasion
· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
· PE registration in Arizona or the possibility of obtaining Arizona PE registration after joining our team
· At least 10 years’ civil engineering experience including bridge construction including experience on large, multidisciplinary bridge design projects
· Experience with multiple structure types including precast concrete girder bridges, steel bridges, bridge widenings, and bridge rehabilitations
· Strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of technical standards for bridge design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance including AASHTO LRFD and state-specific guidelines
· Familiarity with FHWA requirements and guidelines
· Ability and willingness to travel on occasion
Ideally, you'll also have:
· Multi-faceted experience including service in the public sector
· Attention to detail with a focus on quality
· Existing relationships with ADOT and/or other relevant agencies
· Knowledge of ADOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, ADOT Bridge Design Manual, ADOT Structure Details, and other ADOT design and construction guidance
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.