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At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in the Rail/Transit Industry to create a more connected and sustainable world - environmentally and socially. Would you be intrigued to join our team of innovators?

As a Professional Civil Engineer and vital member of Rail and Transit Team in the Northeast Region, you’ll develop design elements (such as horizontal and vertical track alignments and trackwork components) on a variety of exiting large rail projects so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. Leading and working alongside a team, you’ll work on projects from concept to completion. In this position you will be supporting various aspect of track/rail design, calculations and engineering services on both design-bid-build and design-build projects.

You’ll be responsible for creating design and drawings using software tools and resources supporting our clients’ overall project goals. You’ll support the development of Contract Documents for Construction; and lead, coordinate, and be responsible for a variety of tasks from concept to completion. You will be counted on to facilitate completion of project assignments with those of other engineers and with other technical disciplines as necessary; and will provide written responses and memorandums as related to project tasks. We’ll ask you to develop technical specifications and to prepare construction cost estimates for rail/transit projects. Also, with involvement in Construction Phase Services reviewing Contractor submittals and requests for information you’ll ensure we’re doing better together!

If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Rail/Track Engineer. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Licensed and registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York and willingness to pursue PE in other Northeast states (if does not already hold)

• Has demonstrated years of professional experience on rail and transit projects

• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail (or AutoCad)

• Knowledge of AREMA and other local railroad criteria

• Experience working with Northeast Transportation Agencies - MTA, Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, etc.

• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving mindset working in Team Environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong focus on client service

• Coordinating the development of bid documents including plans, specifications, bid items, and construction cost estimates

• Ability to coordinate, develop and assemble bid documents including plan sets and specifications meeting client expectations

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.