RailTrack Professional Engineer PE

Industry

Transportation

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

Shape the future of rail and transit infrastructure by delivering track design solutions that improve mobility, connectivity, and long-term sustainability. In this role, you will contribute technical expertise across the project lifecycle, from concept development through construction, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex transportation programs. You'll have the opportunity to influence impactful projects, expand your technical leadership, and help clients navigate evolving transportation challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Track Design Leadership - Develop and oversee horizontal and vertical rail track alignments, civil design calculations, and engineering solutions that support safe, efficient, and constructible rail systems.
• Integrated Project Delivery - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated designs, technical documentation, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Construction Support - Provide technical guidance during construction, including review of contractor submittals, responses to RFIs, and resolution of field engineering challenges.
• Client-Focused Solutions - Support project objectives by delivering high-quality engineering work products that align with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Technical Excellence - Apply rail industry best practices, engineering judgment, and design innovation to advance project outcomes and continuous improvement.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting rail and transit infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, InRail, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms
• Understanding of AREMA standards and railroad design criteria
• Demonstrated ability to develop coordinated plan sets and engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Experience supporting construction-phase engineering services
• Knowledge of local railroad agency requirements and standards
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary transportation teams

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

120,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 October 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.

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Locations

CityStateCountryMorristownNew JerseyUnited States