Highway Engineering Professional Associate

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

Participate in planning, budgeting, and delivering traffic engineering projects including traffic operational analysis, traffic microsimulation models, roadway design, signal design, ITS design,signing and marking, and/or construction traffic control plans, etc. Work closely with other members of the Traffic Engineering team as well as other groups in meeting changing project needs. This position involves advanced technical responsibilities in the field of transportation engineering, with a focus on travel demand modeling, big data analytics, and traffic operation analysis. Develop, calibrate, and maintain regional and statewide Travel Demand Models in collaboration with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Departments of Transportation (DOTs). Lead and support freight modeling, big data analytics, and automation of modeling workflows to enhance transportation planning and decision-making processes. Conduct Traffic Impact Studies, Corridor Analyses, and Traffic Simulation using tools such as VISSIM, Synchro, SimTraffic, and HCS. Assist in the development of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategic plans and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architectures. Utilize programming languages such as Python, R, and C++ to process transportation data, automate model tasks, and develop performance metrics. Apply GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial data analysis and mapping in support of transportation studies. Create data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau and OmniSci to communicate findings to stakeholders. Serve as a task lead, managing project components, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Work with a diverse client base, including public agencies and private sector partners, to address a wide range of transportation engineering challenges.

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

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Here's what you'll need

Requirements: This position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field and 4 years of work experience in the job offered or related Highway Engineering occupation.

As an alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field and 6 years of work experience in the job offered or related Highway Engineering occupation.

Special skills:

Expertise and knowledge of:

• Ability to interpret traffic data, perform operational analysis, microsimulation models, civil design and safety studies.

• Software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, Openroads, and traffic simulation software like Synchro, Vissim.

• Travel Demand Modeling software like TransCAD, Visum.

• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring a high degree of innovation and ingenuity.

• Conducting comprehensive research in transit systems, traffic patterns, operations, and safety.

• Programming languages such as Python, R, and C++.

• GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).

• Professional Engineering (P.E) License in Texas or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

122,138.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

125,600.00

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 $122,138.00 to $125,600.00. 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 February 11, 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Austin	Texas	United States