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Jacobs is hiring a Transportation Design Engineer. The Transportation Design Engineer will join a collaborative team, focusing on storm drainage analysis and design for urban and rural transportation projects. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, construction plans, estimates, and specifications. This role involves working with various state and local public transportation agencies.
Key focus areas include Work in a team environment with other project engineers on detailed drainage analysis and design., Conduct drainage analysis and design per project requirements and public transportation agencies., and Provide support in the preparation of contract drainage drawings, specifications, and cost estimates..
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineering License, and 4-6 Years Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering Experience. Important skills include Storm Drainage Analysis And Design, Cross Drainage And Floodplain Hydraulic Impacts Analysis And Design, Erosion Control, Preparation Of Technical Reports And Memorandum, Preparation Of Construction Plans, Estimates, And Specifications, and Contract Drainage Drawings. Preferred (not required): CADD/Design Software, Microstation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and H&H Design Software.
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As a Transportation Design Engineer, you’ll work in a team, collaborative, and fast paced environment. Your typical work assignments may include onsite storm drainage analysis and design, offsite cross drainage and floodplain hydraulic impacts analysis and design, erosion control, preparation of technical reports and memorandum, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, and specifications (PS&E).
Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:
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Work in a team environment with other project engineers on the detailed drainage analysis and design of urban and rural transportation projects including roadways, site facilities, and railways.
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Conduct drainage analysis and design per the requirements of the project and various state and local public transportation agencies such as WSDOT and FHWA.
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Provide support in the preparation of contract drainage drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
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Assist in the preparation of project-specific drainage reports and technical memoranda.
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Perform other duties assigned by the Transportation Group Leader and/or Project Managers/Engineers as needed.
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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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
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Professional Engineering license.
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4-6 years of experience in hydrology and hydraulic engineering and drainage systems design.
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Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
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Experience using CADD/Design software (Microstation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D) and H&H design software (HEC-RAS 1D and/or 2D, Stormshed 3G, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox).
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Experience in stormwater management, water quality, and erosion and sediment control.
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Experience with a municipality, WSDOT, or engineering consultant focused on drainage projects.
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Familiarity with the WSDOT Hydraulics & Hydrology Manual, Highway Runoff Manual, and Western and/or Eastern Washington Stormwater Manuals.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
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