Field Engineer - Rail and Transit

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Your impact

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads and transit facilities, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community - join us as a Field Engineer to support the Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP). When you join us as a Field Engineer, you will help support a national effort that implements and preforms design and construction of infrastructure improvements to provide accessibility to Amtrak’s intercity rail support system. In this role you will be responsible for providing on-site construction monitoring of several concurrent construction contracts from mobilization through final acceptance of contractors work and contract closeout. 

The Field Engineer is the primary on-site representative for the Contracting Official’s Technical Representative / Resident Engineer (COTR/RE). You’ll be responsible for monitoring the contractors performance of the work, preparing reports and other documentation of the contractor’s work, and providing technical advice to the COTR/RE. The Field Engineer will work directly with the COTR/RE on projects throughout the continental U.S. working on-site approximately 80% of the time. Off-site work will make up approximately 20% of your working time. This role will require travel of one- or two-week duration typically.  The final candidate could be located in a variety of locations in California or Washington.

As a key member of the team, you’ll be responsible for encouraging and supporting a culture of safety on all projects assuring that the work is executed in accordance with the contract as well as good engineering and construction practices. The successful candidate will be able to verify the contractors work is in conformance with the applicable contract drawings and specifications and preform on-site quality oversight inspections of the contractors’ work. You will be asked to provide various written daily inspection reports that document on-site activities and document deviations from the contract requirements or any performance or technical deficiencies by the contractor. Additionally, you will prepare Accessibility Survey Assessment System (ASAS) forms as work is completed to document compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Additional responsibilities in this role will include

• Assisting with post-construction assessments of the work to verify compliance with the contract and the ADA. 

• Retaining all project reports and documentation in the Unifier document control system. 

• Participating in weekly contract progress meetings. 

• Inspecting the contractor’s performance of warranty work during the contract’s warranty period. 

• Providing on-site support to the COTR/RE and assisting with various activities.

This position requires the following physical activities

• Remain standing for prolonged periods  

• Frequently move about to accomplish tasks and alternating sitting and standing

• Kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or maneuver in different positions to take measurements and accomplish visual inspections

• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps

• Walk across uneven terrain and step over or around physical obstructions

• Work outdoors in low or high temperatures, precipitation and wind, work environment may be noisy at times 

• Reach overhead with hands higher than head and elbow extended 120 degrees or more

• Carry, lift, push, pull or move objects up to 20 pounds

• Grasp hand tools and measuring devices and repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers

The final candidate could be located anywhere on the West Coast, including but not limited to, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Jose, Riverside, CA, Bellevue, Spokane, Seattle, Yakima, WA, Rio Rancho, NM, Salt Lake City, Utah, Reno, NV or Portland, OR.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience as a field inspector providing construction oversite and inspection experience on site development for transportation projects, specifically civil/structural

•  Construction oversite and inspection experience with a focus on facility renovation, historic preservation, rail transportation and ADA compliance

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations in the continental U.S. approximately 80% of working time

• Possess a valid driving license and satisfactory driving record

• Strong communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Associate’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering

• CCM or PMP

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

70,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

95,000.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
San Francisco	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States
San Jose	California	United States
Bellevue	Washington	United States
Spokane	Washington	United States
Seattle	Washington	United States
Rio Rancho	New Mexico	United States
Salt Lake City	Utah	United States
Yakima	Washington	United States
Riverside	California	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States
Reno	Nevada	United States