Transportation Co-op - Highways/ Roadways/ Bridges - Spring 2027

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Columbus, OH invites you to join as a Transportation Engineering Co-op starting January 2027. You will work with experienced engineers to support planning through design on DOT, county, and municipal projects.

The role rotates through Structures, Roadway, and Traffic disciplines, offering hands-on design experience, exposure to industry standards, and a pathway to grow in transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D).

Responsibilities

• Support transportation projects from planning through design.
• Rotate through three discipline focus areas in the first assignment semester.
• Gain hands-on experience with DOT, county, and municipal projects while learning industry design standards.

Skills

CADD/Design software

Hands-on engineering experience

Education

Civil/Transportation Engineering degree program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as a Transportation Engineering Co-op.

As a Transportation Engineering Co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support transportation projects from planning through design. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with DOT, county, and municipal projects while learning industry design standards, engineering practices, and project delivery processes. The transportation co‑op position will rotate through three discipline focus areas within the first assignment semester before focusing within a discipline in subsequent co‑op semesters. You will gain experience within the following transportation disciplines

• Structures/ bridges - support bridge projects through data collection, quantity takeoffs, drafting engineering details, and assisting with project deliverables.
• Roadway/ highways - support project teams in developing roadway, intersection, and multi-modal transportation improvements through the preparation of roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical exhibits using industry-standard design software.
• Traffic/ Safety - support data-driven safety assessments such as crash analyses, network screening, and systemic safety studies through data visualization and analysis, applying analytic tools, developing code/programming, and writing/documentation of findings.

We are looking for this co‑op to start in January 2027, working through the Spring semester.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework

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 11, 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.