Traffic Design Engineer

MarketTransportationAt 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 impactBy joining our team, you'll be a key member of our Traffic Engineering group in the San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, TX offices. We're looking for someone to support our traffic PS&E projects such as signal design, ITS, pavement marking, and signing, etc. You'll work within a team that also works on a variety of transportation and traffic engineering projects related to traffic operations, safety analysis, corridor studies, traffic simulation modeling, signal timing & operations, and traffic design. Work will be performed utilizing traffic design software like OpenRoads and SignCAD, and with traffic engineering software including Synchro, Vissim, Highway Capacity Software (HCS).Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms civil design for a variety of projects, drawings, technical comparisons, and similar technical work as required by assignments.Perform traffic analysis tasks from data collection, reporting analysis results, and writing technical reports.Coordinates project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians.Reviews drawings supplied by contractors, clients, and engineers then recommend necessary changes.Research design options and documents findings for Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.Provides project cost estimating.Maintains effective communication with project team members and project leads.Assists in preparation of technical reports.Research federal, state, and local government standards and regulations.#LI-JM5#WCTRANSPORTATIONHere's what you'll needBS in Civil Engineering with a focus in Transportation/Traffic Engineering discipline2 years experience in transportation/traffic engineering designExperience with traffic software including Synchro, Vissim, or HCSIdeally, you'll also have:PE licensePrevious work experience in traffic/transportation engineeringExperience with design software (i.e., MicroStation, OpenRoads, etc.)Familiarity with Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD, HSM is a plusPrevious work experience with TxDOT and other Texas municipalitiesPosted Salary Range: Minimum80,000.00Posted Salary Range: Upper100,000.00Our 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 $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 March 30, 2026. 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.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.LocationsCityStateCountryAustinTexasUnited StatesHoustonTexasUnited StatesSan AntonioTexasUnited States