Senior Movable Bridge Engineer (Electrical)

at Jacobs in Tempe, Arizona, United States

Job Description

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company; we’re a leader in innovative solutions. Our Structural/Bridge Group is seeking a Sr. Movable Bridge Engineer with significant relevant experience in performing condition inspections and leading design teams.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for movable bridge electrical design for new and rehabilitation projects as well as analysis of existing structures to determine recommendations for rehabilitation strategies. Additionally, you will oversee and perform hands-on inspection of the bridges’ electrical equipment and systems. This position is an opportunity to work within a company that offers a diverse range of projects, technical challenges, and career development opportunities. The successful candidate will be an experienced, licensed electrical engineer looking to advance their career and possess the communication skills and experience to lead electrical engineering design for rehabilitation and new movable bridge projects across the US and Canada.

What you’ll do

- Provide technical leadership and direction on movable bridge projects.

- Commit to quality and continuous improvement through innovation and creative thinking.

- Perform existing bridge inspection, and condition assessment, and develop rehabilitation strategies.

- Prepare contract drawings, technical specifications, design calculations, technical reports, and construction cost estimates.

- Develop preliminary details using CAD software and provide information to CAD technicians for development of contract plans directly related to design work.

- Serve as a technical resource to the project team and mentor young engineers.

- Develop technical reports, documents, client communication and technical memoranda.

The final candidate could be located near any Jacobs’ office across the US including but not limited to: New York, New York, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Reston or Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Orlando, FL, Dallas or Austin, TX, Tempe, AZ, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, CA, Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Denver, CO, Tulsa, OK, Fargo, ND and Albuquerque, NM.

- BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited Degree); Specialization in Electrical Power Systems preferred.

- Professional Engineer (PE) in the US

- 15+ years of experience in movable bridge Electrical Engineering

- Substantial experience in bridge electrical design with a focus on movable structures

- Substantial movable bridge inspection experience

- Preferred experience designing and implementing industrial power distribution systems, instrumentation and process control

- Experience with electrical controls for electric motors

- Experience with CAD and drawing software, AutoCAD and Microstation (preferred)

- Must have a solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Movable Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Design Recommendations to transportation structures.

- Excellent writing and communication skills

- Willingness to travel for short term assignments on an as-needed basis

- Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and commitment to work as part of a team both in the office and in the field

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.