Design-Build Project Engineer (SE Transportation)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve lives. More than a traditional engineering company, Jacobs continues to be recognized as a leader in the industry, ranked No. 1 on ENR's 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list and consistently recognized among the top firms in transportation, bridges, aviation, ports and maritime, and rail and transit.

Our Design-Build Transportation Practice is experiencing tremendous growth, and we're looking for talented engineers eager to expand their experience on some of the nation's most exciting transportation programs.

As a Design-Build Project Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced Design Managers, Project Managers, and technical leaders to help deliver complex transportation infrastructure projects through design-build and other alternative delivery methods. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for a motivated engineer to gain hands-on experience throughout the full project lifecycle, from pursuits and proposals through final design and construction support.

You'll become part of a collaborative team where you'll develop technical expertise, strengthen client-facing skills, and build a foundation for future leadership opportunities within Jacobs' growing Design-Build practice.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of transportation projects utilizing Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, and other alternative delivery methods

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, and other transportation infrastructure projects

• Assist with project planning, technical coordination, and development of engineering deliverables

• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery

• Support design development and preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and contract documents

• Assist with project schedule tracking, design milestones, and coordination efforts

• Participate in design reviews, value engineering efforts, and constructability reviews

• Provide construction-phase support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, field visits, and coordination with construction teams

• Contribute to quality management efforts and help ensure compliance with project requirements and Jacobs quality standards

• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and industry partners while developing your professional and leadership skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline

• 2-5 years of experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects

• Familiarity or experience working on Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, or other alternative delivery projects

• EIT certification

• Experience supporting roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, or municipal transportation projects

• Understanding of transportation design principles, engineering standards, and project delivery processes

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical deliverables

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented project environment

Ideally, You'll Have

• Exposure to DOT projects and transportation agency clients

• Construction support experience or interaction with contractor teams

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or plans to pursue licensure

• Passion for alternative delivery and interest in developing toward future Design Manager or Project Manager roles

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