Civil Engineering Co-op - Rail & Track Design - Spring 2027

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering co-op for Spring 2027 to design horizontal and vertical rail track alignments and develop civil details. You will perform calculations, prepare sketches, and support preconstruction estimates for rail/transit projects.

You’ll collaborate with a team from concept to completion, gaining exposure to project management and construction phase services while producing design drawings and contract documents.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail (or AutoCad).
• Knowledge of AREMA and local railroad criteria.
• EIT certification/ pursuing a Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design horizontal and vertical track alignments and other civil design tasks.
• Perform civil design calculations, develop details, prepare sketches and impact analyses.
• Prepare quantity calculations to support preconstruction cost estimates for rail projects.
• Work on projects from concept to completion, supporting project managers with various tasks.
• Create designs and drawings using software tools to support project goals and contract documents.
• Assist in Construction Phase Services by reviewing submittals and RFIs.

Skills

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or pursuing MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

InRail

Job description

Civil Engineering Co-op - Rail & Track Design - Spring 2027

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 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 Civil Engineering co-op and vital member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to design horizontal and vertical track alignments so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. You will perform civil design calculations, develop details, prepare sketches, impact analyses, and similar technical work as required. We’ll ask you to provide quantity calculations to prepare preconstruction cost estimates for rail/transit projects. Working alongside a team, you’ll work on projects from concept to completion. We plan to expose you to Project Management as well so you will support our project managers with various tasks.

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. Also, by assisting 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 Engineering co-op.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities.

This co-op is intended for the January - June 2027 session.

Here's what you'll need

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Ideally, you will also have:

• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail (or AutoCad)
• Knowledge of AREMA and local railroad criteria
• EIT certification/ pursing a Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 27, 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 .