Senior Rail & Transit Vehicles/Systems Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Rail & Transit Vehicles/Systems Project Manager to lead complex rolling stock projects and client engagements across rail and transit systems.

You will work with engineers, vendors, and clients, manage schedules and budgets, develop technical specifications, and ensure compliant, high-quality deliverables.

Hybrid work model with offices and remote work; requires extensive rail industry expertise and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional years of relevant experience in rail/transit industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Experience with rail vehicle and systems engineering, maintenance, operation, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide rail vehicle and systems engineering, project management and business support to rail/transit consulting assignments.
• Support both office and field activities for rail and vehicle systems, including specs, O&M requirements and overhauls.
• Perform technical reviews of proposed designs and upgrades for transit and rail fleets, and prepare review comments.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior rail and transit systems engineers.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for various sub-systems.
• Identify and resolve design and system integration issues on transit projects.
• Support field implementation and assess performance of fleets from different suppliers for compatibility.
• Assess contract performance and compliance, and implement recommendations.
• Stay informed of rail/transit industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Rail & Transit Experience

Project Management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Rail & Transit Vehicles/Systems Project Manager

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

The Senior Rail & Transit System Project Manager will perform a variety of consulting activities, providing technical and commercial support to all aspects of rail and transit projects. In this role, you will support delivery of multidisciplinary complex rolling stock fleets and related projects including automated people mover, light rail, rapid transit, commuter rail, multiple units and locomotives, and ensure that project services and deliverables are completed within budget and schedule, in conformance with applicable requirements. You will serve as the primary project and/or client contact, responsible for delivery of overall work and technical performance.

The position requires experience with all types of rail transit equipment, vehicle and systems engineering, operation and maintenance, as well as a network of industry contacts and history of industry association participation. Good writing and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Detailed Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may involve any or all the following:

• Provide rail vehicle and systems engineering, project management and business support to a variety of rail and transit consulting assignments.
• Support both office and field-based activities for rail and vehicle systems, including technology assessments, preparation of technical specifications, rail and vehicle O&M requirements and oversight, system updates and overhauls, contract documents, evaluating vendors, design reviews, problem resolutions, project evaluations, compliance with prescribed technical and contract requirements, manage all stages of projects including administrative processes.
• Perform technical reviews of proposed designs and upgrades for transit and rail fleets, analyze requirements and fleet performance, and prepare review comments for disposition of contract deliverables.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior rail and transit systems engineers.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for various sub-systems.
• Identify and resolve design and system integration issues on transit projects.
• Support field implementation, assess performance of newly furnished fleets and systems, from different suppliers, for compatibility, functionality, and other compliances.
• Assess contract performance and compliance, make, and implement recommendations.
• Stay informed of the rail and transit consulting business, technological needs, and trends and industry best practices and standards. Be cognizant of larger business, technological and regulatory trends that can or will affect the rail and transit industry.
• Manage the interface between consultant team and client, and interface between third parties and the client/consultant team.
• Coordinate and develop positive relationships with clients, contractors, and their staff.
• Work with other Jacobs staff, client and 3rd party consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects, promote positive, professional employee relations.
• Participate and represent Jacobs in meetings with client and outside contractors, assist with and participate in presentations and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects.
• Ensure that Jacobs principles, policies, integrity, and procedures are consistently practiced.
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Substantial professional years of relevant experience in the rail and transit industry, with a proven track record of technical expertise and successful project delivery for major rail and/or transit systems and/or technology projects.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with all types of rail and transit vehicle and systems engineering, maintenance, and operation, specification development, fleet procurement and contracting, including testing and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of the rolling stock business, technological needs, and trends, as well as larger business, technological, and regulatory trends that can affect the rail and transit industry.
• In-depth knowledge of effective procurement best practices, and relevant statutes, laws, and regulations governing the rail and transit-related works.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, establish and maintain relationships, and articulate complex concepts effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team, and to work with all levels within a given organization (internal or external).

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 $150,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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 August 14, 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.

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