Rail & Transit Systems Co-op - Spring/ Summer 2027

Jacob; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Philadelphia, PA is offering a Rail & Transit Systems Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. You will work under supervision, supporting a variety of engineering challenges in civil or structural disciplines, with exposure to AutoCAD and MicroStation.

The position is full-time and hybrid, located in the Philadelphia office or remote as coordinated with a supervisor, providing real-world project experience and collaboration with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in Civil and/or Structural Engineering or related curriculum.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organization skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Rail & Transit Systems Co-op - Spring/ Summer 2027

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#45137

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

This co-op position will be located full time in the Philadelphia, PA office or remotely, as coordinated directly with a supervisor. The individual will work with an experienced Engineer and will be exposed to and support a variety of Engineering challenges in his or her specific discipline. This individual will also be exposed to various software systems that include working with AutoCAD and/or Microstation and other industry standard design applications. The co-op will perform tasks under close supervision using well-defined standards and procedures.

Here's what you'll need

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in Civil and/or Structural Engineering or related curriculum.


• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organization skills.


• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.


• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.


• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $65,000.00; 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 September 10, 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.