Transportation Engineer/ Planner

Jacobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase plan

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation Engineer/Planner in Reston, VA to join our Advanced Mobility Systems team.

You will collaborate with planners, analysts, engineers, and designers to support DOT, county, and regional projects, delivering multimodal transportation solutions and data-driven analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in ITS/Traffic Engineering projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience in traffic analysis tools including Vissim, HCS and Synchro.
• Experience with multimodal transportation, safety studies, MOT, signing and pavement markings.
• Highway Capacity Manual methodologies for roadway level of service (LOS) analysis.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• Experience supporting transportation planning, corridor, feasibility, or project development studies for public-sector clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multimodal traffic operations and safety studies.
• Develop traffic simulation models using Vissim, Synchro, and related software.
• Perform transportation planning analyses to evaluate corridor improvements, multimodal transportation needs, safety enhancements, operational improvements, and project development alternatives.
• Design and review MOT, signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control concepts.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for DOT, county, and federal clients.

Skills

ITS/ Traffic Engineering experience

Traffic analysis

Team oriented

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Vissim

Synchro

HCS

GIS

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

We are currently seeking a Transportation Engineer / Planner to join our team at the Reston, VA office. As part of our expanding Advanced Mobility Systems group, you’ll collaborate with transportation planners, data analysts, traffic engineers, ITS designers, and operations specialists who bring diverse talents and extensive experience. Your role will involve supporting transportation planning and project development studies for VDOT, local governments, and regional agencies.

You will contribute to evaluating multimodal transportation improvements, corridor enhancements, safety initiatives, and transportation investment strategies across Virginia.

In this role, you will need a solid understanding of transportation planning, traffic analysis, multimodal mobility, and transportation operations. Your technical expertise will come into play as you work with tools such as VISSIM, Synchro, HCS, GIS, and related software to evaluate transportation alternatives and support project development decisions. You will be developing multi-modal solutions to enhance roadway facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users of all ages and abilities. As a valued team member, you’ll also contribute to exciting and forward-thinking transportation technology projects involving data analytics, machine learning, and AI, all aimed at meeting the evolving needs of our clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support multimodal traffic operations and safety studies.
• Develop traffic simulation models using Vissim, Synchro, and related software.
• Perform transportation planning analyses to evaluate corridor improvements, multimodal transportation needs, safety enhancements, operational improvements, and project development alternatives.
• Design and review MOT, signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control concepts.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for DOT, county, and federal clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 4 or more years of progressive experience in ITS/ Traffic Engineering projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Experience in traffic analysis tools including Vissim, HCS and Synchro.
• Experience with multimodal transportation, safety studies, MOT, signing and pavement markings.
• Highway Capacity Manual methodologies for roadway level of service (LOS) analysis.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• Experience supporting transportation planning, corridor, feasibility, or project development studies for public-sector clients preferred.

Ideally you’ll also have

• PE, PTOE, PMP, or equivalent professional certification
• Previous experience delivering traffic engineering, traffic operations, or transportation planning services on VDOT projects preferred.

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 $85,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 20, 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.