Senior Highway Design Engineer

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. Healthy cities. A brighter future. At Jacobs, we’re not just designing highways — we’re shaping the connections that move people, goods, and communities forward. If you’re looking for a company invested in your growth, your ideas, and your success, join us as a Senior Highway Design Engineer and help lead the delivery of transformative infrastructure.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia , you’ll play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile transportation projects. You will apply deep technical expertise to solve challenging engineering problems, guide multidisciplinary design teams, and drive innovation across project phases. You will also serve as a technical resource and mentor for emerging engineers, while collaborating closely with internal teams, external partners, and clients. We want you to feel empowered to shape bold, impactful solutions that support safe, sustainable mobility for the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and perform advanced roadway and highway geometric design using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
• Develop and oversee roadway plans, traffic control plans, technical reports, and design related calculations
• Provide senior level coordination with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and client stakeholders
• Review and validate construction drawings, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates to ensure accuracy, constructability, and quality
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and interns, offering technical direction and supporting skill development
• Apply seasoned engineering judgment to identify design challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions
• Participate in and often lead project meetings, technical discussions, and design reviews across all project phases
• Support task leadership or emerging project management responsibilities, helping ensure on time, on budget delivery

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 9+ years of progressive professional experience in infrastructure, roadway, and/or highway design
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support all phases of complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the ability to obtain Georgia PE licensure
• Experience with GDOT projects, as well as county and municipal clients
• Strong understanding of geometric design principles, design standards, and industry best practices

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 15+ years of experience supporting or leading multidiscipline engineering design and construction projects
• Experience developing and reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
• Interest in advancing into task leadership or project management roles
• Active involvement in professional engineering organizations

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

170,000.00

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 $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. 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 April 01, 2026. 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States