Mid-Level Rail/Track Engineer - Full-time
Job Description
Position Overview
At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in rail and track to create a more connected and sustainable world – environmentally and socially. As a vital member of our team based in Location: Oakland, San Francisco or San Jose, California, you’ll have the opportunity to design horizontal and vertical track alignments and trackwork components on a variety of large rail projects across the country. In this role, you will support various aspects of track/rail design, calculations, and engineering services on both design-build and design-bid-build projects. Working alongside a team of technicians and engineers, you will be responsible for creating drawings and simulations using advanced software tools to support our clients’ project goals. Join us as a Rail/Track Engineer and be part of a company invested in your success and our global community.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop horizontal and vertical track alignments and trackwork components for large rail projects.
- Support track/rail design, perform calculations, and provide engineering services on both design-build and design-bid-build projects.
- Create detailed drawings and simulations using industry software tools in collaboration with a team of technicians and engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Qualifications: California Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience on rail and transit projects.
- Professional expertise with Microstation, Power InRail, and OpenRail.
- Knowledge of FRA/DOT, AREMA, SCRRA and other local railroad criteria.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to assemble plan sets meeting client expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with 3D modeling.
- Experience on both Freight and Commuter Rail projects.