Transportation Design Engineer

at Jacobs in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our Boise office in support of our transportation team on highway and bridge projects throughout Idaho and the Pacific NW. You’ll work in a team-based, collaborative, and diligent environment. You will apply your highway and roadway design expertise to solve complex problems; take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions; and use your technical knowledge to develop unique, high quality designs. The ideal candidate will also have experience in storm drainage analysis and design. This position will also involve preparation of technical reports and memoranda, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, and specifications (PS&E).

Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:

- Perform roadway and highway design using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D

- Support the development of roadway plans, drainage plans and design-related calculations

- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients

- Review construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure accuracy and quality

- Assist in guiding interns and junior engineers, contributing to technical problem-solving and team growth

- Identify design challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions

- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and coordination activities across all project phases

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.

#NWTRANSPO

#LI-JM5

- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S. ABET accredited institution or equivalent.

- Professional Engineering registration in Idaho or the ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state.

- 4-8+ years of experience in transportation roadway and highway design

- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.

- Experience using CADD/Design software (Microstation/OpenRoads or AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

- Experience designing roadway storm sewer systems.

- Experience with ACHD, ITD, LTHAC, FHWA or other municipalities and agencies throughout Idaho and the Pacific NW.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.