Senior Technical Project Director – Rail/HSR

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 296,000 - 400,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Technical Project Director – Rail/HSR to lead complex rail/high-speed rail programs in the US, guiding planning, design, construction and systems integration while ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.

You will establish priorities, set technical standards, oversee quality, and foster an inclusive culture across matrix teams, with hybrid work stemming from flexible in-person/remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License in California or evidence of past license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 18 years of progressively responsible project management experience including planning, budgeting, execution, and successful project delivery.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working directly on US based High Speed Rail planning and design projects.
• Extensive Knowledge of the rail industry, including rail track, high speed rail, rail bridges and tunnels, and/or rail grade crossing design and construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple rail or railroad projects simultaneously and within a complex operating environment.
• Strong technical and leadership skills and experience working in a dynamic matrix organization, collaborating with regional and local leadership teams with private and public sector members, and supporting business development, marketing, and project delivery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Establish project priorities, set technical standards, and provide quality oversight.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder teams and clients.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution and support high-level decisions.
• Support business development, marketing and project delivery efforts.
• Foster inclusive culture and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical leadership

Matrix organization experience

Multiple projects management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Professional Engineering License (CA)

Job description

Senior Technical Project Director – Rail/HSR

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

We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Director – Rail/HSR to join our team of dedicated professionals and help deliver transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future of transportation. In this technical leadership role, you will contribute your knowledge of rail and high-speed rail projects spanning planning, design, operations, maintenance and systems interface contributing to successful delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

As Technical Project Director you will be responsible for establishing project priorities, setting technical standards, providing technical and quality oversight, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder teams and clients. This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate technical expertise and leadership qualities required to guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution and support high-level decision making.

At Jacobs one of your most important responsibilities will be to help foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen collaboration and create better outcomes for our clients and communities. By embracing inclusion every day, you’ll help build an environment where people thrive and deliver their best work.

Together we’ll support your growth and help you pursue meaningful work that makes a lasting impact – both locally and globally. If you are looking to join a company that is invested in your success and committed to shaping the future, we encourage you to explore Jacobs.

Here's what you'll need

• Professional Engineering License in California or evidence of past license
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 18 years of progressively responsible project management experience including planning, budgeting, execution, and successful project delivery
• Minimum 8 years of experience working directly on US based High Speed Rail planning and design projects
• Extensive Knowledge of the rail industry, including rail track, high speed rail, rail bridges and tunnels, and/or rail grade crossing design and construction
• Proven ability to manage multiple rail or railroad projects simultaneously and within a complex operating environment.
• Strong technical and leadership skills and experience working in a dynamic matrix organization, collaborating with regional and local leadership teams with private and public sector members, and supporting business development, marketing, and project delivery efforts.

This is a part-time, limited term position, that may or may not be extended for additional time.

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 $295,900.00 to $400,000.00; 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 30, 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 .