Entry Level Roadway Engineering

If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs. Let’s build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company.As a vital member of our Roadway / Highways transportation team, our entry-level Roadway Engineers serve in key technical roles on roadway design projects performing design for various aspects of transportation projects on local, state, regional and national projects. We are looking for a self-motivated professional with strong technical skills with a desire to grow personally as well as professionally. At Jacobs Redding or Sacramento Office you will have the opportunity to work on world class transportation projects. Typical projects range from small recreational trails to multi-billion dollar programs, and everything in between. Jacobs has industry leading technical professionals providing limitless career growth opportunities. Initial duties for the entry level position will include, but are not limited to, geometric design of roadways including design of horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation design, grading, drainage (hydrology and hydraulics), signing, striping, erosion control, maintenance of traffic during construction, quantity take-offs, and design review. You will work closely with our talented project teams through all phases of plan production as we carry projects from concept design to bid ready documents.The Redding and Sacramento offices have a combined, approximately 250 professionals serving the transportation, water, and environmental markets. As a member of the Redding or Sacramento Team, you will be joining a talented group of professionals, ranging from other entry level engineers to career professionals with decades of experience. Located in Northern CA, you’ll have opportunities for city nightlife or outdoor exploration. You’ll be part of diverse multi-discipline teams in the delivery of transportation planning, and highway design projects. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career working with our established clients while supported by local and national resources, including Jacobs extensive network of technical experts.Your most impactful mission in this role is to embrace living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and equality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. An inclusive culture with many perspectives through diverse backgrounds allows us to leverage knowledge, leadership, and connection to bring forth opportunity, creativity and growth.If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Roadway Engineer!Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringFamiliarity with roadway design principlesFamiliarity with CAD softwareInterest in taking on design challenges learning new skillsStrong mathematical and analytical skillsAct as part of a team of professionals on multiple projects of varying size.Identify and solve design and construction challengesUse and follow design manuals and standards, including but not limited to the AAHSTO Roadway Design Manual (Greenbook), AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and many other client or State specific design guides and manuals.Review standard details and specifications and create or author as neededProvide design support through constructionInteract with team members and assist in the coordination of work among engineers and detailers.Develop preliminary and detailed construction cost estimates.Assist with conceptual studies.Research design options and documents findings for Project Engineers and / or Project Managers.Work collaboratively with the CAD technician team.Perform other duties as required.

• Attend design review meetings and interact with clients as your level of experience progresses.Experience with the following software is preferred, but not required : MicroStation, Inroads, OpenRoads, or ConceptStationAutoCAD and Civil3DAutoTurnFlowMaster, HY-8, Inroads Storm and Sanitary, or other Hydrology and Hydraulic related design softwareMicrosoft Word and Excel, as well as other commonly employed softwareMinimum requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from accredited universityE.I.T. or ability to obtain within 1-year of employmentJacobs 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.