Senior Highway Design Engineer

Industry

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. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we're shaping the future of mobility by delivering transportation solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and quality of life. If you're looking for a company that supports your professional growth and values innovative thinking, consider joining us as a Senior Highway Design Engineer based in Nashville, Tennessee.

As part of our transportation team, you'll support the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across Middle Tennessee and throughout the state. You'll apply your roadway and highway design expertise-particularly your experience working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)-to solve complex engineering challenges and help develop innovative, sustainable transportation solutions.

Projects you'll support

• Highway and roadway improvement projects, including the I-24 Choice Lanes project
• Interstate, interchange, and capacity expansion projects
• Transit corridor enhancements
• Federally funded and locally sponsored infrastructure programs

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience collaborating with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders. We encourage our team members to bring forward new ideas and contribute to solutions that enhance mobility and support Tennessee's growing communities.

What you'll do

• Utilize technical expertise to lead and support roadway design efforts for transportation clients in Tennessee
• Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvement projects
• Review roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans for conformance with contractual and state/federal agency requirements
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive project deliverables
• Collaborate with TDOT personnel and local agency representatives throughout project development and delivery
• Contribute to QA/QC processes to support high-quality engineering output
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers to support overall team growth
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship building and proposal generation

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain within six months if licensed in another state

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in roadway and highway design including

• Experience delivering transportation projects for DOT clients

• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Ideally, you'll also have

• 15+ years of experience supporting or leading multidiscipline engineering design and construction projects
• Familiarity with TDOT standards, TDOT's Project Delivery Network, AASHTO guidelines, FHWA requirements, and local agency procedures
• Knowledge of maintenance of traffic (MOT), utility coordination, and drainage considerations associated with roadway design
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

166,700.00

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 $95,200.00 to $166,700.00. 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 July 06, 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.

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

CityStateCountryNashvilleTennesseeUnited States