Design director Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. At Jacobs, we're shaping the future of mobility by delivering transportation solutions that strengthen the communities we serve. If you're looking for a company that supports your growth and values your ideas, consider joining us as a Roadway Design Engineer based in Florida.

As part of our transportation team, you'll support the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across the state. You'll apply your roadway and highway design knowledge-particularly with FDOT and local Florida agencies-to solve engineering challenges and help develop innovative, sustainable transportation solutions.

Projects you'll support

• Highway and roadway improvement projects

• Interchange and capacity upgrades

• Transit-related infrastructure

• Federal and local corridor enhancements

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 explore new ideas and contribute to solutions that enhance everyday mobility.

What you'll do

• Support roadway design efforts for FDOT, county, and municipal transportation projects across Florida

• Prepare and assist in developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway and highway improvements

• Perform roadway design tasks such as alignments, cross sections, and roadway components using Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teammates and subconsultants to ensure cohesive project deliverables

• Contribute to QA/QC processes to support high-quality engineering output

• Ensure design work complies with applicable standards, procedures, and guidelines

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• 7+ years of professional experience in roadway or highway design

• Experience working on FDOT, county, or municipal transportation projects

• Proficiency in Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain a PE license

• Familiarity with FDOT standards, processes, and production workflows

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Experience in horizontal and vertical alignment design and development of roadway construction plan components

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.