Civil Engineering Co-op - Rail & Track Design - Spring 2027
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Job overview
Jacobs is seeking a Civil Engineering co-op for its Rail/Track Design team during the January–June 2027 session. The co-op will contribute to rail and transit projects by designing track alignments, preparing calculations and drawings, supporting cost estimates and project managers, and assisting with construction-phase services. The role also offers exposure to project management and work across projects from concept to completion.
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Full job description
At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in the Rail/Transit Industry to create a more connected and sustainable world- environmentally and socially. Would you be intrigued to join our team of innovators?
As a Civil Engineering co-op and vital member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to design horizontal and vertical track alignments so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. You will perform civil design calculations, develop details, prepare sketches, impact analyses, and similar technical work as required. We’ll ask you to provide quantity calculations to prepare preconstruction cost estimates for rail/transit projects. Working alongside a team, you’ll work on projects from concept to completion. We plan to expose you to Project Management as well so you will support our project managers with various tasks.
You’ll be responsible for creating design and drawings using software tools and resources supporting our clients’ overall project goals. You’ll support the development of Contract Documents for Construction. Also, by assisting in Construction Phase Services reviewing Contractor submittals and requests for information you’ll ensure we’re doing better together!
If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Rail/Track Engineering co-op.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities.
This co-op is intended for the January - June 2027 session.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Ideally, you will also have:
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Professional expertise with MicroStation and/or InRail (or AutoCad)
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Knowledge of AREMA and local railroad criteria
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EIT certification/ pursing a Master's degree in Civil Engineering
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Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,341 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$97–135K/yr398 salary ranges
- US median$22–30/hr286 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Civil Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 1,341 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- HNTB6 open
- Jacobs (this employer)4 open
- State of Massachusetts4 open
- Experience
- Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (641 postings).
- Education
- 653 of the 1,341 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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