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At Jacobs, we're creating thriving communities, healthier cities, and a brighter future. Our transportation work is about more than building roads; it's about improving mobility, safety, access, and quality of life for the communities we serve. Jacobs is ranked No. 1 by ENR for top 500 design firms for 2026, now is the time to explore a new opportunity!
We're looking for an experienced Roadway Engineer / Project Manager to join our Wisconsin transportation team. In this client-facing role, you'll lead roadway, highway, interchange, and multimodal transportation projects for WisDOT, local municipalities, counties, and regional transportation clients. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams through preliminary design, final design, plan production, permitting coordination, and construction support while helping deliver practical, innovative, and lasting infrastructure solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a roadway professional who enjoys both technical leadership and project management. You'll have the ability to grow established client relationships, mentor emerging engineers, support strategic pursuits, and collaborate with Jacobs' local, regional, and national transportation experts.
As a Roadway Engineer / Project Manager, you will:
The final candidate could be located in Madison, Milwaukee or Appleton, WI.
Here's what you'll need:
Ideally, you'll also have:
Posted Salary Range: Minimum $125,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $160,000.00
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 $125,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 June 02, 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.
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