Rail/Track PE

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Rail/Track Engineer to design and support civil elements for rail/transit projects from concept through construction.

You will lead design work, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and deliver contract documents while embracing Jacobs' hybrid work policy and client-focused service approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Significant experience on rail/transit projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, InRail or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of AREMA and railroad criteria.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with client service focus.
• Ability to develop and assemble plan sets meeting client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee civil design elements for rail/transit projects.
• Develop horizontal and vertical track alignments from concept to completion.
• Perform design calculations, sketches and impact analyses; prepare construction estimates.
• Lead design tasks, coordinate with engineers and other disciplines.
• Develop contract documents for construction and support construction phase services.

Skills

PE certification

Rail/Transit experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Client service

Plan set development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRail

AutoCAD

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.

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 a Professional Civil Engineer and vital member of our team, you’ll develop design elements as needed and advance through the design phase. You’ll have the opportunity to design horizontal and vertical track alignments so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. You will perform and oversee civil design calculations, prepare sketches, impact analyses, and similar technical work as required and be responsible to deliver your tasks . We’ll ask you to develop technical specifications and to prepare construction cost estimates for rail/transit projects. Working alongside a team and leading design tasks, you’ll work on projects from concept to completion.

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; and lead, coordinate, and be responsible for a variety of tasks through completion. You will be counted on to facilitate completion of project assignments with those of other engineers and with other technical disciplines as necessary; and will provide written responses and memorandums as related to project tasks. Also, with involvement in Construction Phase Services reviewing Contractor submittals and requests for information you’ll ensure we’re doing better together! If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Rail/Track Engineer.

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

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Has demonstrated years of professional experience on rail and transit projects
• Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail (or AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of AREMA and local railroad criteria
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong problem solving mindset working in Team Environment
• Strong focus on client service
• Ability to develop and assemble plan sets meeting client expectations

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
• 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
• certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 April 21, 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 .