Group Leader, Transportation Planning

Position: Group Leader, Transportation Planning, New Jersey
Market

Transportation

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.

Your impact

* Provide leadership and direction to a growing team that provides innovative solutions for transportation planning projects. A key role in the continued growth of the team in the US Northeast and New Jersey and also help to strengthen our local and national business capabilities.

* Help manage and balance resourcing needs within the team, network across the business to seek opportunities, identify career development opportunities for your team, and to be a champion for your staff's growth, well-being, and development ld relationships within Jacobs to determine unique technical skills that can be delivered to the market.

* Establish and maintain relationships with clients, serve as a representative of Jacobs at meetings, presentations, and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects. Coordinate work share with other offices in Jacobs to deliver projects.

* Support the growth of New York business and development of team expertise.

* Current program / project needs - MTA IBX stakeholder management role, NJ middle game activity, MTA Planning Call-in, NJTPA work / pursuits with Keith Hamas and Scott Parker. Main focus NJ and NY.

Here's what you'll need

* Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred

* Professional License/Certification such as AICP, P.E., or PMP

* Progressive experience in a Planning, Engineering, or Transportation organization, including demonstrated experience in a project management and/or in a supervisory capacity

* Experience working with departments of transportation, planning or transit agencies (within New Jersy and New York preferred)

* Familiarity with transportation technology and its impacts on traditional transportation planning and operations preferred

* Knowledge and experience of Federal and State transportation regulations and programs, such as FTA, FHWA, and DOT preferred

* Excellent communication, time management and report writing skills

* Great mentorship and leadership skills

Posted Salary Range:
Minimum

Posted Salary Range:
Upper

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

City State Country Clark New  Jersey United States