Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Rail/Transit
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Railroad / Railway, Civil Engineering
Transportation Project Manager
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.
Transportation systems are the backbone of economic growth and daily life, yet many are under increasing pressure to keep pace with rising demand, decarbonization goals and changing travel patterns. Extreme weather and funding constraints are adding complexity across networks.
Across aviation, rail, transit, highways, bridges and ports, Jacobs turns complex transportation challenges into systems that perform. Our global experience and local insight come together through integrated planning, design and delivery — supporting programs that keep communities connected and moving forward.
PM Responsibilities:
- Support PM in coordinating scope, schedule, and budget tracking across multiple design disciplines
- Support development and execution of project management plans and procedures
- Manage design coordination, including deliverable tracking, reviews, and team alignment
- Organize and lead internal and client-facing meetings; document key decisions and action items
- Support client communication and interface with CTDOT and external stakeholders
- Track project risks, issues, and changes and coordinate resolution across teams
- Assist with cost tracking, pricing reviews, and delivery schedule updates
- Maintain project documentation, reporting, and compliance with project controls processes
Rail / Technical Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day rail design coordination and technical delivery for the project
- Serve as the primary point of contact for rail discipline integration across civil, structures, and systems teams
- Coordinate with CTDOT rail group and external stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project requirements
- Oversee preparation and submission of rail-related design deliverables, including plans, specifications, and supporting documentation
- Identify and resolve rail design issues, constraints, and conflicts during design development
- Support incorporation of rail standards, constructability considerations, and operational requirements into the design
- Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and coordination workshops to advance rail-related scopes
Here's what you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Substantial professional years of experience in rail or transportation design
- Demonstrated experience serving as a discipline lead or task lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Experience working on CTDOT (strongly preferred)
- Experience working with MNR
- Experience coordinating with rail owners/operators
- Strong understanding of:
- Rail design criteria and standards
- Track alignment, geometry, and constructability considerations
- Integration of rail systems with civil/site/structural elements
- Experience preparing and reviewing:
- Plans, specifications, and technical reports
- Design deliverables at multiple stages
- Ability to identify and resolve design conflicts, constraints, and constructability issues
- Ability to develop high-quality, complete design packages that can withstand independent review
- Strong understanding of design risk, change management, and issue resolution
- Clear communicator who can translate technical rail requirements to non-rail team members
- Strong coordination skills—able to manage inputs from multiple disciplines without losing control of scope
- Organized and responsive; able to track and close out technical action items
- Comfortable working in a client-facing, fast-moving DOT environment
Posted Salary Range:
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