Highway Engineer - PE

Highway Engineer

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.

At Jacobs, we do more than design roads—we create transportation solutions that improve safety, enhance mobility, and connect communities. If you're passionate about highway and roadway design and want to work on projects that shape Wisconsin's transportation network, join our team.

When you join us, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing highway and roadway designs for WisDOT urban and rural projects, including interchanges, corridors, and major reconstruction efforts.
• Developing detailed plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and design documentation for state highway projects.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers to deliver complex highway design solutions.
• Participating in quality control reviews and assist with project coordination throughout all design phases.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation focus preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin
• 4–8 years of roadway/highway design experience, including WisDOT projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with Bentley OpenRoads a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of WisDOT design standards, state highway specifications, and federal roadway guidelines.

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 $108,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 18, 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.

Locations

• Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States
• Appleton - Wisconsin - United States
• Madison - Wisconsin - United States