Entry-Level Roadway/ Highways Engineer

About the role

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. As an Entry-Level Roadway Engineer, you'll join a collaborative team delivering impactful roadway and highway projects for transportation clients in Maryland. In this role, you'll support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Maryland, contributing to roadway projects from concept development through final design. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll apply roadway design principles, prepare plans and technical deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to client interactions while helping deliver safe, innovative, and high-quality transportation solutions for Maryland communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of roadway and highway improvement projects for local clients, including urban and rural corridors, freeway and interchange improvements, reconstruction projects, intersection improvements, and multimodal transportation facilities
• Prepare the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), design calculations, technical reports, quantities, and cost estimates
• Utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop roadway geometry, corridor models, alignments, profiles, and construction plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities, and construction professionals
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform and oversee quality reviews to ensure compliance with client standards, the Facilities Development Manual (FDM), and applicable federal guidelines
• Provide engineering support during construction, including design clarifications, field reviews, and resolution of project challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation platforms is a plus
• Knowledge of roadway geometrics, corridor modeling, intersection design, plan production, quantities, and PS&E development
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-In-Training Certification (EIT)
• Experience delivering transportation projects and working with local design standards and specifications

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an 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 $65,500.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.