Design-Build Transportation Project Engineer

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

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