Transportation Co-op - Highways/ Roadways/ Bridges - Spring 2027

About the role

At Jacobs, we solve the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. As a Transportation Engineering Co‑op you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support transportation projects from planning through design, gaining hands‑on experience with DOT, county and municipal projects while learning industry design standards, engineering practices and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support transportation projects from planning through design.
• Gain hands‑on experience with DOT, county, and municipal projects while learning industry design standards, engineering practices, and project delivery processes.
• Rotate through three discipline focus areas during the first assignment semester before focusing within a discipline in subsequent co‑op semesters.
• Structures/Bridges: support bridge projects through data collection, quantity takeoffs, drafting engineering details, and assisting with project deliverables.
• Roadway/Highways: support project teams in developing roadway, intersection, and multi‑modal transportation improvements through preparation of roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical exhibits using industry‑standard design software.
• Traffic/Safety: support data‑driven safety assessments such as crash analyses, network screening, and systemic safety studies through data visualization and analysis, applying analytic tools, developing code/programming, and writing/documentation of findings.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a degree‑seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Previous experience or design‑related transportation coursework is ideal.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits designed to invest in your health, well‑being, security, and future.
• Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $65,000.00; pay will be hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This co‑op is scheduled to start in January 2027 and work through the Spring semester. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.