Rail & Track Design Civil Engineering Co-op (Hybrid, Spring 2027)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering co-op for Spring 2027 to design horizontal and vertical rail track alignments and develop civil details. You will perform calculations, prepare sketches, and support preconstruction estimates for rail/transit projects.

You’ll collaborate with a team from concept to completion, gaining exposure to project management and construction phase services while producing design drawings and contract documents.

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/ pursuing 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.

Responsibilities

• Design horizontal and vertical track alignments and other civil design tasks.
• Perform civil design calculations, develop details, prepare sketches and impact analyses.
• Prepare quantity calculations to support preconstruction cost estimates for rail projects.
• Work on projects from concept to completion, supporting project managers with various tasks.
• Create designs and drawings using software tools to support project goals and contract documents.
• Assist in Construction Phase Services by reviewing submittals and RFIs.

Skills

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or pursuing MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

InRail

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering co-op for Spring 2027 to design horizontal and vertical rail track alignments and develop civil details. You will perform calculations, prepare sketches, and support preconstruction estimates for rail/transit projects.

You’ll collaborate with a team from concept to completion, gaining exposure to project management and construction phase services while producing design drawings and contract documents.