Design Coordinator (Design/Build – Rail/Transit)

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.

About the role

You’ll join our collaborative Design Management team providing our client with design, engineering, and project delivery to rail/transit clients. You’ll be part of our Design Management team and client through technical and design support and, most importantly, helping us coordinate with our multi-disciplinary design team. You will be acting as a liaison between design teams, clients, and other stakeholders, coordinating throughout the full design process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating design activities, including scheduling meetings, distributing design documents, and tracking progress
• Collaborating with designers to develop concepts, provide feedback, and maintain design principles
• Communicating with clients to present designs, gather feedback and ensure final outputs meet expectations
• Overseeing the completeness of design that is verified through series of clash resolution, technical verification, and quality assurance processes
• Communicating with CADD/BIM Management team and designers to enhance design productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
• EIT or able to be within 6 months of hire
• Professional expertise (post graduate) on rail/transit projects
• Experience with OpenRail, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on June 08, 2026.