Entry Level Civil Engineer - Transportation/ Highways

Transportation 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

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Highway/ Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation team in Philadelphia, PA, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our state and local government clients, such as planning, design, and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure projects.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will provide design and engineering services for highways, expressways, and major road networks.

You will be responsible for preparing right-of-way plans, detailed roadway designs, drainage solutions, floodplain management strategies, and intersection improvements. Collaboration with environmental scientists, utility locators, and surveyors is essential to meet stringent requirements and address maintenance and improvement needs. The position requires proficiency in CADD to create various engineering drawings, layouts, and models that effectively communicate project details in accordance with established standards and procedures. Additionally, you will be expected to actively participate in project meetings, contributing your expertise and insights to ensure successful project outcomes.

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably MicroStation/OpenRoads/Geopak)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate or on track to obtain within 6 months
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

62,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

95,000.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $62,500.00 to $95,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 November 12, 2025. 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States