Senior Highway Design Engineer

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#41767

Market

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Thriving communities. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of mobility by delivering transportation solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and quality of life. If you're looking for a company that supports your professional growth and values innovative thinking, consider joining us as a Senior Highway Design Engineer based in Nashville, Tennessee .

As part of our transportation team, you'll support the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across Middle Tennessee and throughout the state. You'll apply your roadway and highway design expertise—particularly your experience working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)—to solve complex engineering challenges and help develop innovative, sustainable transportation solutions.

Projects you'll support

Highway and roadway improvement projects, including the I-24 Choice Lanes project

Interstate, interchange, and capacity expansion projects

Transit corridor enhancements

Federally funded and locally sponsored infrastructure programs

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience collaborating with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders. We encourage our team members to bring forward new ideas and contribute to solutions that enhance mobility and support Tennessee's growing communities.

What you'll do

Utilize technical expertise to lead and support roadway design efforts for transportation clients in Tennessee

Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvement projects

Review roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans for conformance with contractual and state/federal agency requirements

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive project deliverables

Collaborate with TDOT personnel and local agency representatives throughout project development and delivery

Contribute to QA/QC processes to support high-quality engineering output

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers to support overall team growth

Support business development efforts, including client relationship building and proposal generation

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state

Experience delivering transportation projects for DOT clients

Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D

Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Ideally, you'll also have

15+ years of experience supporting or leading multidiscipline engineering design and construction projects

Familiarity with TDOT standards, TDOT’s Project Delivery Network, AASHTO guidelines, FHWA requirements, and local agency procedures

Knowledge of maintenance of traffic (MOT), utility coordination, and drainage considerations associated with roadway design

Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

166,700.00

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 $95,200.00 to $166,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 .