Highway Engineer

Job description

At Jacobs, we're not just designing roads, we're helping connect communities, improve mobility, and create safer, more resilient transportation networks. We are seeking a talented Highway Engineer to join our growing Alaska Transportation team and help communities develop innovative solutions that make roadways safer and more accessible. Jacobs' highway engineering teams support a wide range of transportation projects including highways, traffic and safety improvements, rural roadways, urban corridors, complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, intersection and corridor studies, roadway safety audits, and major reconstruction programs.

Your Impact As a Highway Engineer, you'll work alongside transportation experts, planners, and project managers to develop innovative roadway solutions for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, local governments, federal agencies, and private-sector clients.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning and design of roadway safety improvements, intersection upgrades, traffic operations enhancements, and multimodal transportation facilities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Apply AASHTO, state DOT, and local design standards to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to identify opportunities that improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all roadway users.
• Participate in quality reviews and support project delivery throughout all phases of design.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to Jacobs' culture of technical excellence and innovation. Why Jacobs? Jacobs is helping transportation agencies address some of their most pressing challenges, from improving safety to enhancing mobility along critical corridors. Our team combines traditional highway engineering with innovative approaches to traffic operations, safety analysis, and multimodal transportation planning to create infrastructure that serves all users. At Jacobs, you'll help deliver projects that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. From highway and corridor design to traffic operations, safety improvements, and Complete Streets initiatives, you'll gain experience across a broad range of transportation disciplines while working alongside industry-leading engineers and technical experts. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, empowering you to grow your career while maintaining the flexibility to balance work and life. If you're ready to help shape the future of transportation while advancing your career with a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. #LI-JM5
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience delivering highway, roadway, or transportation design projects.
• Proficiency with roadway design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer. 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.

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