Entry Level Transportation Engineer (Traffic) / Traffic Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation engineer to support analyses, studies, and design efforts for municipal, state, and federal clients. You will collect data, perform traffic analyses, and produce technical reports while collaborating with project teams.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, an EIT or progress toward certification, and prior traffic engineering experience. Hybrid work options and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree.
• EIT certificate, or on track to obtain.
• Previous internships or work experience in traffic/transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic analyses: data collection, reporting results, and writing technical reports.
• Perform civil design calculations, sketches, drawings, and technical comparisons as required by assignments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads) and traffic simulators (Synchro, Vissim).
• Research design options and document findings for project engineers/managers.
• Assist with duties assigned by project engineers/managers.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and clients.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Data collection

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT certificate

Internships/experience in traffic engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Synchro

Vissim

GIS

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.

What You'll Do

As a valued member of our Transportation team, you will support technical analyses, studies, and design efforts for municipal, state, and federal clients. Responsibilities may include

• Performing traffic analysis tasks such as data collection, reporting analysis results, and writing technical reports.
• Performing civil design calculations, sketches, drawings, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignments.
• Demonstrating proficiency in design software (such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Openroads, etc.), traffic simulation software like Synchro, Vissim, and other office production software.
• Researching design options and documents findings for project engineers and/or project managers.
• Assisting with duties assigned by project engineers and/or project managers.
• Maintaining effective communication with project team members and with clients.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree.
• EIT certificate, or on track to obtain.
• Previous internships or work experience in traffic/transportation engineering.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Previous experience with traffic software including Synchro, Vissim, or HCS.
• Experience with design software (i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads etc.).
• Previous experience with GIS.
• Familiarity with Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, HSM.
• Previous work experience with TxDOT and other Texas municipalities.
• 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, 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 $62,500.00 to $94,600.00. 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 September 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.