Senior Transportation Designer OpenRoads Designer MicroStation

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

We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Transportation Designer to join our growing Digital Delivery and Transportation team. The successful candidate will support the planning, design, and delivery of large-scale transportation infrastructure projects for state and local agencies, including the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other Departments of Transportation (DOTs).

This role requires strong technical expertise in MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer (ORD), along with experience developing transportation design models and construction documents for complex roadway projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transportation design models using OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation CONNECT.
• Prepare construction plans, profiles, cross sections, and quantity calculations for transportation projects.
• Design roadway and highway improvements, including:

o Roadways and highways

o Intersections

o Roundabouts

o Corridor modeling

o Drainage systems

o Utility coordination and design

o Grading and earthwork

• Process and utilize survey data to support design development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, utility, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Support project delivery from preliminary design through final design and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with WSDOT, DOT, and project-specific standards and requirements.
• Participate in quality control reviews and mentoring of junior staff.

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Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of transportation design experience for mid-level candidates; 10+ years preferred for senior-level candidates.
• Proficiency with MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Experience delivering transportation projects for WSDOT or other state DOT agencies.
• Strong understanding of roadway geometry, corridor modeling, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Experience working with survey data, terrain models, and construction plan production.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidiscipline project teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale transportation infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise environments and DOT workspace standards.
• Knowledge of digital delivery and model-based design practices.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and leading portions of projects

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

104,400.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

162,100.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $104,400.00 to $162,100.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 September 29, 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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