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

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Rail/Track Engineering co-op in Boston, MA. You will design track alignments and perform civil design calculations, developing details and sketches to support rail/transit projects from concept to completion.

The role offers exposure to project management, contract documents, and construction phase services within a collaborative team. Hybrid work policy applies, and the session runs January–June 2027.

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 or pursuing a Master’s in Civil Engineering.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design horizontal and vertical track alignments for rail/transit projects.
• Perform civil design calculations, develop details and sketches.
• Prepare quantity calculations for preconstruction cost estimates.
• Contribute from concept to completion on project teams.
• Support Contract Documents for Construction and review submittals and RFIs.

Skills

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

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

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.