Highway Design Engineer
Jacobs, Knoxville, TN, United States
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.
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 Highway Design Engineer .
Based in Tennessee , you’ll have the opportunity to support and deliver exciting, large‑scale transportation infrastructure projects across the state. You’ll work on impactful projects for TDOT and local Tennessee municipalities, interpreting project challenges and recommending best practices along the way. 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.
You’ll collaborate with some of the industry’s most talented engineers and project managers, gain experience working directly with our clients, and contribute to transportation improvements that shape how communities move and grow. We want you to be empowered to deliver bold solutions for everyday living — leading functional teams or projects and serving as a best‑practice and quality resource.
What You’ll Do
Perform roadway and highway geometric design using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
Support the development of roadway plans, traffic control 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
Here’s what you’ll need
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure and highway design
Proficiency in MicroStation including OpenRoads Designer
Demonstrated ability to coordinate all phases of a project
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE registration in Tennessee
Ideally, you’ll also have
DOT experience (other DOT experience is also acceptable), as well as county and municipal project experience within Tennessee
6 or more years of experience with multi‑discipline infrastructure engineering design and construction projects
Experience assembling and reviewing construction drawings and specifications
Strong analytical, conceptual, organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
Experience mentoring interns and junior staff
Desire to grow into project management or task leadership roles
Active engagement in professional organizations
Our health and welfare benefits
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 $78,600.00 to $116,100.00. 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.
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.
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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 Highway Design Engineer .
Based in Tennessee , you’ll have the opportunity to support and deliver exciting, large‑scale transportation infrastructure projects across the state. You’ll work on impactful projects for TDOT and local Tennessee municipalities, interpreting project challenges and recommending best practices along the way. 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.
You’ll collaborate with some of the industry’s most talented engineers and project managers, gain experience working directly with our clients, and contribute to transportation improvements that shape how communities move and grow. We want you to be empowered to deliver bold solutions for everyday living — leading functional teams or projects and serving as a best‑practice and quality resource.
What You’ll Do
Perform roadway and highway geometric design using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
Support the development of roadway plans, traffic control 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
Here’s what you’ll need
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of experience in infrastructure and highway design
Proficiency in MicroStation including OpenRoads Designer
Demonstrated ability to coordinate all phases of a project
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE registration in Tennessee
Ideally, you’ll also have
DOT experience (other DOT experience is also acceptable), as well as county and municipal project experience within Tennessee
6 or more years of experience with multi‑discipline infrastructure engineering design and construction projects
Experience assembling and reviewing construction drawings and specifications
Strong analytical, conceptual, organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
Experience mentoring interns and junior staff
Desire to grow into project management or task leadership roles
Active engagement in professional organizations
Our health and welfare benefits
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 $78,600.00 to $116,100.00. 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.
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.
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