Tunnel Systems Engineer

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, has a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join and help grow our national tunnel and ground engineering practice. You’ll work as part of our practice consisting of over 100 engineers in North America, and over 800 globally. As a Tunnel Systems Engineer you will have the opportunity to follow projects from the conceptual phase through the construction phase, working on a variety of complex transportation projects.

When you join us, you’ll be responsible for

• Design of transportation tunnel systems.
• Prepare and review technical reports and data reports.
• Participate in field assignments that will include observation and assessment of the various systems in a highway tunnel.
• Prepare design drawings and construction specifications, and review construction submittals for compliance with the contract requirements and design assumptions.
• Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams across North America. Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions.
  
  
  

The final candidate could be located in Reston, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Newport News or Hampton, Virginia. Candidate must be willing to travel to Virginia Beach or other project locations a few times a year.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia
• Substantial multidisciplined infrastructure engineering experience which could include structural, electrical or mechanical design
• Experience related to the design of underground structures, buildings or water treatment plants and their associated systems.
• Previous experience with design assignments for tunnels, structural systems, underground structures, buildings or water treatment plants
  
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Master’s Degree in Civil Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
  
  
  

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, one floating holiday, 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 $115,000.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 July 24, 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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