Technical Leader Bridge Engineer

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: Shape the future of New Zealand's infrastructure as a Technical Leader Bridge Engineer with our Transport Structures team. This principal position offers the opportunity to apply your deep expertise across diverse and challenging infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

You’ll serve as a technical authority within our team, providing expert guidance, design review, and professional sign-offs that ensure excellence in everything we deliver. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise to review (and challenge) designs, bring innovation, work closely with design teams, interact with clients and contractors, and sign off on producer statements.

Your work will span multiple infrastructure sectors including roads, rail, water, power, and energy. A strong understanding of seismic design is a must, where you would bring your expertise to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver integrated, innovative solutions for complex projects.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Here's what you'll need:

• Relevant engineering qualification + Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
• Proven experience in seismic design to the NZ Bridge Manual
• Auckland Council registration for design sign-off is preferred
• Deep technical knowledge across bridge engineering and horizontal infrastructure
• A reputation for excellence that clients and colleagues recognise
• The ability to work across diverse infrastructure projects
• Communicates effectively and builds enduring client relationships while supporting and mentoring team members
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with constructors to deliver innovative and cost-efficient solutions.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel.

Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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