Rail Track Design Lead (Hybrid, Unlimited PTO)

Jacobs; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a track design engineer to shape rail and transit infrastructure, contributing across the project lifecycle from concept through construction. You will lead horizontal and vertical track alignments, deliver coordinated designs, and support construction with technical guidance.

The role emphasizes AREMA standards understanding, CAD/design tool proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience supporting rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, InRail, AutoCAD or similar design platforms.
• Understanding of AREMA standards and railroad design criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to develop coordinated plan sets and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Track Design Leadership – Develop and oversee horizontal and vertical rail track alignments, civil design calculations, and engineering solutions.
• Integrated Project Delivery – Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated designs, technical documentation, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Construction Support – Provide technical guidance during construction, including review of contractor submittals and RFIs.
• Client-Focused Solutions – Deliver high-quality engineering work products aligned with client expectations and industry standards.
• Technical Excellence – Apply rail industry best practices and design innovation to advance project outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a track design engineer to shape rail and transit infrastructure, contributing across the project lifecycle from concept through construction. You will lead horizontal and vertical track alignments, deliver coordinated designs, and support construction with technical guidance.

The role emphasizes AREMA standards understanding, CAD/design tool proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.