Entry-level Traffic/ Civil Engineer

Jacobs

UShybrid$67k-$85k/yrPosted Jul 2, 2026
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About the role

Location

Reston, Virginia, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#41672

Market

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 Traffic/ Civil Engineer to join our Transportation team in Reston, VA; working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. This is a part time role.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our DOT clients; aimed at improving traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure.

This experience at Jacobs will provide employees with an opportunity to gain real-world experience in innovative solutions.You will work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting which provides students invaluable experiences applying the knowledge and skills learned through education in a business environment.

The candidate would be exposed to tasks specific to engineering and planning.

Typical work tasks include:

Observe and collect field traffic data such as counts, signal timings etc.

Analyze traffic data, summarize using charts and tables, and prepare briefings and reports.

Perform engineering studies using software such as Synchro and VISSIM and other analysis tools

Assemble data and conduct analysis using GIS.

Support mid-level and senior staff members as needed.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.

At least a 3.0 GPA is required

Ideally, you’ll also have:

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

Pursing a master's degree in civil engineering or related field

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

66,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

85,000.00

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, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $66,900.00 to $85,000.00. 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 partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $67k-$85k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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