Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Rail/Transit

At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

About the role

Transportation systems are the backbone of economic growth and daily life, yet many are under increasing pressure to keep pace with rising demand, decarbonization goals, and changing travel patterns. Extreme weather and funding constraints add complexity across networks. Across aviation, rail, transit, highways, bridges, and ports, Jacobs turns complex transportation challenges into systems that perform. Our global experience and local insight come together through integrated planning, design, and delivery—supporting programs that keep communities connected and moving forward.

Responsibilities

Project Management Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in coordinating scope, schedule, and budget tracking across multiple design disciplines
• Support development and execution of project management plans and procedures
• Manage design coordination, including deliverable tracking, reviews, and team alignment
• Organize and lead internal and client-facing meetings; document key decisions and action items
• Support client communication and interface with CTDOT and external stakeholders
• Track project risks, issues, and changes and coordinate resolution across teams
• Assist with cost tracking, pricing reviews, and delivery schedule updates
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and compliance with project controls processes

Rail / Technical Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day rail design coordination and technical delivery for the project
• Serve as the primary point of contact for rail discipline integration across civil, structures, and systems teams
• Coordinate with CTDOT rail group and external stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project requirements
• Oversee preparation and submission of rail-related design deliverables, including plans, specifications, and supporting documentation
• Identify and resolve rail design issues, constraints, and conflicts during design development
• Support incorporation of rail standards, constructability considerations, and operational requirements into the design
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and coordination workshops to advance rail-related scopes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Substantial professional years of experience in rail or transportation design
• Demonstrated experience serving as a discipline lead or task lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Experience working on CTDOT (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with MNR
• Experience coordinating with rail owners/operators
• Strong understanding of rail design criteria and standards, including:
  • Track alignment, geometry, and constructability considerations
  • Integration of rail systems with civil/site/structural elements
• Experience preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Ability to develop design deliverables at multiple stages
• Ability to identify and resolve design conflicts, constraints, and constructability issues
• Ability to develop high-quality, complete design packages that can withstand independent review
• Strong understanding of design risk, change management, and issue resolution
• Clear communicator who can translate technical rail requirements to non-rail team members
• Strong coordination skills—able to manage inputs from multiple disciplines without losing control of scope
• Organized and responsive; able to track and close out technical action items
• Comfortable working in a client-facing, fast-moving DOT environment

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about—your health, well-being, security, and future. Employees have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.