Design-Build Project Engineer (SE Transportation)

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Design-Build Project Engineer to join our growing Transportation Practice in Charlotte, NC. You will work alongside Design Managers, Project Managers, and technical leaders to deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects through design-build and other delivery methods.

This role provides hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from pursuits and proposals through final design and construction support, with opportunities to develop leadership skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, or other delivery projects.
• EIT certification.
• Experience supporting roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, or municipal transportation projects.
• Understanding of transportation design principles, engineering standards, and project delivery processes.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical deliverables.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of transportation projects utilizing Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, and other alternative delivery methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Assist with project planning, technical coordination, and development of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Support design development and preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and contract documents.
• Assist with project schedule tracking, design milestones, and coordination efforts.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering efforts, and constructability reviews.
• Provide construction-phase support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, field visits, and coordination with construction teams.
• Contribute to quality management efforts and help ensure compliance with project requirements and Jacobs quality standards.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and industry partners while developing your professional and leadership skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

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're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve lives. More than a traditional engineering company, Jacobs continues to be recognized as a leader in the industry, ranked No. 1 on ENR's 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list and consistently recognized among the top firms in transportation, bridges, aviation, ports and maritime, and rail and transit.

Our Design-Build Transportation Practice is experiencing tremendous growth, and we're looking for talented engineers eager to expand their experience on some of the nation's most exciting transportation programs.

As a Design-Build Project Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced Design Managers, Project Managers, and technical leaders to help deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects through design-build and other alternative delivery methods. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for a motivated engineer to gain hands-on experience throughout the full project lifecycle, from pursuits and proposals through final design and construction support.

You'll become part of a collaborative team where you'll develop technical expertise, strengthen client-facing skills, and build a foundation for future leadership opportunities within Jacobs' growing Design-Build practice.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of transportation projects utilizing Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, and other alternative delivery methods
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Assist with project planning, technical coordination, and development of engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Support design development and preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and contract documents
• Assist with project schedule tracking, design milestones, and coordination efforts
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering efforts, and constructability reviews
• Provide construction-phase support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, field visits, and coordination with construction teams
• Contribute to quality management efforts and help ensure compliance with project requirements and Jacobs quality standards
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and industry partners while developing your professional and leadership skills

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 2-5 years of experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects
• Familiarity or experience working on Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, or other alternative delivery projects
• EIT certification
• Experience supporting roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, or municipal transportation projects
• Understanding of transportation design principles, engineering standards, and project delivery processes
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical deliverables
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented project environment

Ideally, You'll Have

• Exposure to DOT projects and transportation agency clients
• Construction support experience or interaction with contractor teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or plans to pursue licensure
• Passion for alternative delivery and interest in developing toward future Design Manager or Project Manager roles

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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 $92,100.00 to $161,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skill, 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.

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.