Jacobs

Entry Level Rail Engineer

Jacobs Los Angeles, CA
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Your Impact

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community, join us as a Junior Rail Designer.   

As a Junior Rail Designer on our team in Los Angeles, you’ll have the opportunity to support the design and engineering of important transit projects so we can shape lasting solutions for the future. As a team member supporting various large-scale transportation projects, you’ll also prepare planning documents, create safety and security assessments, and conduct system safety evaluations.

You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant engineering techniques, data collection and so much more.

Begin your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.   

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Associates or Bachelor of Science degree
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • A strong interest in learning rail engineering 


Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Working knowledge of MicroStation
  • A strong background in transportation engineering
  • Self-driven time management and organizational skills


Jacobs 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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $62,700 to $97,875. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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