Structural Engineer - Transportation Structures

Location: New York

Job :
New York, New York, United States Capabilities:
Civil and Structural Office Setup:
Hybrid Salary: $ - $Company:
Jacobs 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
Are you seeking a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow? By joining our team as an engineer, you’ll assist on rail structural design projects and perform complex structural analysis and design as well as provide critical inspections in the field. We’ll ask you to assist with planning, analysis, design, plan preparation, specification development, quantity and cost estimating, and report writing.

We regularly work with geotechnical, highway, and hydraulic engineers so you will use your general understanding of those disciplines to coordinate project work. We’ll expect you to assist on rail projects to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Structures and Design-Build Oversight Teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Registered EIT or PE
• Substantial years of relevant post education experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Competent in using building Code and understanding of ACI and AISC provisions is preferred
• Proficient in using STAAD, SAP, RAM Steel to analyze building structures
• Competent in using AutoCAD and Micro Station and ability utilize REVIT or Bentley in BIM and open building
• Skilled in using MS word, Excel, and Power Point  
• Experience with in Transportation industry and Understanding of AREMA is preferred
• Able to work at field sites and some nights/weekends
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Self-starter and can work independently #LI-SW1

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 a 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 September 08, 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.
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