Transportation Research Board (TRB) Entry-Level Positions - Locations across the US

Jacobs • Chicago, IL • 8h ago

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We are looking for Transportation Engineers and Transportation Planners interested in working on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects. Jacobs' Transportation Group encompasses a diverse range of expertise and sectors, including:

Rail and Transit: Multimodal facilities, automated guideways, paratransit systems, bus facilities and depots, aerial, at-grade, and underground stations, elevated structures, tunnels, and line structures. Bridges and Tunnels: Comprehensive design, construction management, and inspection services. Highways and Roads: Expertise in planning, design, and maintenance. Aviation: Services related to airport infrastructure and operations. Ports and Marinetime: Port planning, capital projects, maintenance, container terminals, intermodal integration, jetties, quays, and coastal defense schemes.

The planners on our team work on a variety of tasks, from asset and fleet management plans to multi-modal corridor planning, helping agencies improve service plans, operations, and infrastructure. We are looking for team members to help us deliver a range of statewide and multi-modal transportation planning projects. You'll assist in the preparation of planning studies, alternative analyses, impact assessments and technical reports. The candidate will work under the direction of a project manager or senior planner.

The engineers on our team will be involved in a wide range of challenging projects across our transportation sectors. You'll be accountable for various engineering design tasks and will support our Project Management team. Potential responsibilities may include conducting site investigations, performing engineering calculations, developing design drawings using CAD software, assisting in the preparation of technical specifications, and contributing to environmental impact assessments. You might work on tasks such as roadway alignment design, traffic signal timing, bridge structural analysis, or transit system capacity studies. You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship from Professional Engineers and will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and thrive in your new career.

Join us, and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

**This requisition is being posted to create a talent pipeline for a conference recruiting event. This is a great starting point to get your resume into the Jacobs pipeline but please be sure to apply to all intern positions for specific locations/specialties that align with your career interests. This position will not be filled as it is not related to one specific need but rather a candidate pool that can be reviewed by recruiters for future hiring needs.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation/Urban Planning, or related engineering fields.

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a year of hire

Familiarity with CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD/MicroStation/OpenRoads/Geopak)

Strong self-motivation, problem-solving, and team-oriented work practices with excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and multitasking ability

Ideally, You May Also Have:

Authorization to work within the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Previous internship or project experience in transportation planning or engineering, including conducting traffic impact studies, preparing preliminary engineering reports for roadway and transit infrastructure projects, evaluating transportation system efficiency, and/or analyzing traffic flow patterns and multimodal networks.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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