Rail/Track Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Shape the future of rail and transit infrastructure by delivering track design solutions that improve mobility, connectivity, and long-term sustainability. In this role, you will contribute technical expertise across the project lifecycle, from concept development through construction, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation programs. You'll have the opportunity to influence impactful projects, expand your technical leadership, and help clients navigate evolving transportation challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Track Design Leadership
• Develop and oversee horizontal and vertical rail track alignments, civil design calculations, and engineering solutions that support safe, efficient, and constructible rail systems.
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated designs, technical documentation, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Construction Support
• Provide technical guidance during construction, including review of contractor submittals, responses to RFIs, and resolution of field engineering challenges.
• Client-Focused Solutions
• Support project objectives by delivering high-quality engineering work products that align with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Technical Excellence
• Apply rail industry best practices, engineering judgment, and design innovation to advance project outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting rail and transit infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, InRail, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms
• Understanding of AREMA standards and railroad design criteria
• Demonstrated ability to develop coordinated plan sets and engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ideally, You'll Also Have:
• Experience supporting construction-phase engineering services
• Knowledge of local railroad agency requirements and standards
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary transportation teams #LI-SW1 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.

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