Civil Engineer Professional

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Jacobs Civil Consultants, Inc in New York, NY seeks a Civil Engineer Professional to support rail and mega-track projects. The role involves modeling rails with OpenTrack, designing layouts in OpenRoads, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams on site.

You will prepare easement maps, conduct on-site inspections, and develop data analyses using Power BI and Smartsheet to support Major Programs in the Americas East region. Hybrid schedule and domestic travel are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related work experience accepted in lieu.
• Experience with OpenTrack, OpenRoads, AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model rail systems using OpenTrack for project analysis.
• Prepare track design layouts in Bentley OpenRoads.
• Develop on-site inspection checklists for rail components.
• Prepare easement maps with Microstation and GIS data.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and real estate teams on ROW.
• Support PowerBI dashboards for Major Programs.

Skills

OpenTrack modeling

Interlocking analysis

OpenRoads design

MS Excel / data

PowerBI

OSHA 10 Certification

Python (MIP)

Lidar data processing

Revit BIM

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering or related field with 1 year experience

Tools

OpenTrack

Bentley OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Microstation

Bluebeam Revu

PowerBI

Smartsheet

Revit

Lidar software

GIS

Job description

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

Jacobs Civil Consultants, Inc is seeking a Civil Engineer Professional for the New York, NY office.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting systems modeling for rail and track projects using the OpenTrack software. Carrying out interlocking system analysis, calculating headway speeds and guaranteed emergency brake rates for track analysis. Preparing track design layout drawings for mega railway projects, using Bentley OpenRoads. Preparing on-site inspection check lists for structural and architectural components in rail projects, using MS Excel. Preparing and marking up station maps for train stations to be used for site inspections, using Bluebeam Revu. Preparing site drawings on AutoCAD, in close coordination with the electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural teams. Conducting on-site assessments and evaluation of train facilities, using Lidar 3D scanning and site and yard imagery. Conducting on-site train station inspections and overseeing contractors’ work. Coordinating with clients, stakeholders and real estate teams regarding right-of-way easements and imminent domains, for mega rail projects. Preparing easement maps on Microstation, using the northings, eastings, segment lengths and chord lengths provided by the surveying team. Engaging with geospatial subcontractors to finalize easement maps and eminent domain maps. Providing civil engineering support for project scopes, such as creating cross-sections for different track sections on OpenRoads. Creating Bluebeam Studio sessions during the Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC) phase of projects. Supporting the corporate business unit within Major Programs. Supporting data analysis using PowerBI for the creating the Major Programs strategy for Americas East. Supporting program initiation during the bid submission process for major programs. Supporting the Program Management team with organizing weekly meeting cadence and organizing slide decks using Powerpoint. Preparing project schedules and cost estimates during the bid proposal process. Supporting data entry and dashboards, for the resourcing of major programs in the Americas East region, using the Smartsheet tool. Tracking project implementation for various phases of the project, from project bid to construction. Evaluating proposals for technical/engineering support and conducting design review of proposals submitted by vendors and contractors. Supporting office operations by preparing monthly office newsletters, and slide decks for the monthly office townhalls.

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

TRAVEL: 40% domestic travel is required for project site visits. This also includes expectations to work from field offices that are in locations outside of the main office.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field. In Lieu of the requirements listed above, employer will accept: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related field and 1 year of work experience in job offered or related occupation.

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Special Skills or Other Requirements: Expertise/ knowledge of: Trimble Realworks software for 3D laser scanning and point cloud analysis. Lidar tools to model HVAC systems on a building modeling software such as Revit. Analyze feasibility and coverage of existing bus lines by converting GIS points to network points. Create simulations for multi-modal analysis using existing GIS data points and implementing optimization algorithms to determine how to maximize ridership. Mixed-Integer-Programming (MIP) in Python to generate optimal numbers of demand to serve existing bus lines. OSHA 10 Safety Certification.

Our 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, 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 $142,210.00 to $156,700.00. 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. Job posted on October 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .