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Transportation Co-op - Highways/ Roadways/ Bridges - Spring 2027
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What they do
A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.
$95,295 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as a Transportation Engineering Co-op. As a Transportation Engineering Co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support transportation projects from planning through design. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with DOT, county, and municipal projects while learning industry design standards, engineering practices, and project delivery processes. The transportation co-op position will rotate through three discipline focus areas within the first assignment semester before focusing within a discipline in subsequent co-op semesters. You will gain experience within the following transportation disciplines: Structures/ bridges - support bridge projects through data collection, quantity takeoffs, drafting engineering details, and assisting with project deliverables. Roadway/ highways - support project teams in developing roadway, intersection, and multi-modal transportation improvements through the preparation of roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical exhibits using industry-standard design software. Traffic/ Safety - support data-driven safety assessments such as crash analyses, network screening, and systemic safety studies through data visualization and analysis, applying analytic tools, developing code/programming, and writing/documentation of findings. We are looking for this co-op to start in January 2027, working through the Spring semester. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D) Ideally, you'll also have: Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework Jacobs 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance