Rail Civil Engineer Lead

Working knowledge of applicable local design standards (e.g. HDOT, DTS, CCH) and agency/client criteria; ability to produce compliant plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Working knowledge of applicable federal guidance and funding/program requirements as applicable to transit/rail (e.g., FHWA, FTA, FRA).

Proficiency with civil design software and production tools such as Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or Autodesk Civil 3D/AutoCAD.

Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and manage multiple concurrent priorities with minimal supervision.

Honolulu-based availability with daily in-office presence at the client office in Downtown Honolulu due to program and client needs.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

Experience delivering transit and/or rail projects and coordinating interfaces across rail, roadway, utilities, and structures/guideway.

Experience with station access improvements, ADA upgrades, urban drainage/stormwater, and complex utility coordination/relocation.

Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and enable others—building capability through coaching, templates, checklists, and repeatable practices.

Experience coordinating staffing and workload, mentoring early- and mid-career engineers, and applying QA/QC practices for consistent, high-quality deliverables.

Experience supporting construction (RFIs, submittal reviews, field issue resolution) on rail/transit or similarly complex public works projects.

Strong proposal and technical writing skills.

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 $110,600.00 to $172,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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