Entry Level Civil Engineer - Rail & Track Design

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to design rail track alignments and support rail/transit projects in Boston.

You will perform civil calculations, develop details, sketches, and analyses, helping prepare preconstruction estimates as part of a collaborative team from concept to completion. You’ll use MicroStation, InRail, and AutoCAD, contribute to contract documents, and assist in construction phase activities, including submittals, RFIs, and permits with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Knowledge of AREMA criteria and local railroad standards.
• EIT certification or pursuit of Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design horizontal and vertical rail track alignments from concept to completion.
• Perform civil design calculations, sketches, and impact analyses.
• Prepare preconstruction cost estimates via quantity calculations.
• Create drawings using MicroStation/InRail/AutoCAD and develop contract documents.
• Support project managers and review submittals and RFIs; assist permits.

Skills

Track design

Quantity calculations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification / pursuing

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

Job description

Entry Level Civil Engineer - Rail & Track Design

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 an Entry Level Civil Engineer 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! Additionally, you will support our clients and contractors by initiating conversations with agencies to obtain permits.

If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as an Entry Level Civil Engineer supporting Rail and Track design.

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

Here's what you'll need

• 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 medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00; 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 28, 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 .