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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $155,600.00/yr - $243,100.00/yr
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.
We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi‑discipline design teams, colleagues, and our clients.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Bridge Engineer in Oakland, CA, or within the nearby region. Our Bridge Engineer career opening is your opportunity to work on exciting and engaging large‑scale infrastructure transportation projects. Each day, you will provide technical expertise, interact with clients, and work as a team member in completing bridge and transportation projects. You should be a self‑motivated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 25 years of post‑graduate experience in the transportation market. You should bring strong client relationships, have great communication skills, exhibit excellent technical expertise in bridge design/construction with the ability to lead teams, be able to manage bridge projects effectively, and have a desire to continue personally/professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Serve in a lead technical role on a variety of bridge and transportation projects
Lead successful delivery of high‑quality projects within budget and on schedule
Effectively collaborate with others and lead transportation and bridge teams in all aspects of bridge analysis and design, from conceptual planning and preliminary design to final design and construction
Identify creative and innovative engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints
Provide senior technical guidance and oversight, and perform quality reviews of work by others
Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages for bridges and other transportation projects
Effectively deliver bridge and transportation projects as the project manager
Leverage your strong portfolio of client connections to support marketing activities to procure new opportunities
Demonstrate leadership by organizing and actively participating in technical development and other networking activities both internally and externally
Have strong written and oral communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license in California and/or other western states
20+ years minimum experience delivering bridge and transportation projects
Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code, including California amendments to AASHTO, Caltrans SDC, and other Caltrans design manuals
Preferred Experience
Experience with BART, Caltrain, SMCTA, VTA, SFMTA, Contra Costa and/or San Joaquin counties
Benefits 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, one floating holiday, 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 $155,600.00 to $243,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on December 15, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $155,600.00/yr - $243,100.00/yr
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.
We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi‑discipline design teams, colleagues, and our clients.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Bridge Engineer in Oakland, CA, or within the nearby region. Our Bridge Engineer career opening is your opportunity to work on exciting and engaging large‑scale infrastructure transportation projects. Each day, you will provide technical expertise, interact with clients, and work as a team member in completing bridge and transportation projects. You should be a self‑motivated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 25 years of post‑graduate experience in the transportation market. You should bring strong client relationships, have great communication skills, exhibit excellent technical expertise in bridge design/construction with the ability to lead teams, be able to manage bridge projects effectively, and have a desire to continue personally/professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Serve in a lead technical role on a variety of bridge and transportation projects
Lead successful delivery of high‑quality projects within budget and on schedule
Effectively collaborate with others and lead transportation and bridge teams in all aspects of bridge analysis and design, from conceptual planning and preliminary design to final design and construction
Identify creative and innovative engineering solutions based on client, project, and site constraints
Provide senior technical guidance and oversight, and perform quality reviews of work by others
Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages for bridges and other transportation projects
Effectively deliver bridge and transportation projects as the project manager
Leverage your strong portfolio of client connections to support marketing activities to procure new opportunities
Demonstrate leadership by organizing and actively participating in technical development and other networking activities both internally and externally
Have strong written and oral communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license in California and/or other western states
20+ years minimum experience delivering bridge and transportation projects
Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code, including California amendments to AASHTO, Caltrans SDC, and other Caltrans design manuals
Preferred Experience
Experience with BART, Caltrain, SMCTA, VTA, SFMTA, Contra Costa and/or San Joaquin counties
Benefits 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, one floating holiday, 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 $155,600.00 to $243,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted on December 15, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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