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

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

As a vital member of our team out of Oakland, San Francisco or San Jose, California, you’ll have the opportunity to design horizontal and vertical track alignments, and trackwork components on a variety of exciting large rail projects across the country. In this position you will be supporting various aspect of track/rail design, calculations and engineering services on both design-build and design-bid-build projects.

Working alongside a team of technicians and engineers, you’ll be responsible for creating drawings and simulations using software tools and resources supporting our clients’ overall project goals.

If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community - join us as a Rail/Track Engineer.

This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• California Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience on rail and transit projects.
• Professional expertise with Microstation, Power InRail, and OpenRail.
• Knowledge of FRA/DOT, AREMA, SCRRA and other local railroad criteria.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assemble plan sets meeting client expectations.
  
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Professional expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 3D modeling Experience
• Experience on both Freight and Commuter Rail project
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

101,600.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

168,400.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $101,600.00 to $168,400.00. 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.