Senior Program Support Specialist

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 is hiring a Senior Program Support Specialist to support delivery and growth in our transportation projects and programs. The ideal candidate will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams, working with engineers, scientists, and project managers in all phases of the execution and delivery of projects and proposals. This position requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to actively engage with multiple projects simultaneously. Successful candidates will join a rapidly growing portfolio with strong client relationships. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for future progress.

In this role you will:

• Deliver youth engagement events for our large programs where Jacobs serves in the program management role.

• Identify public engagement and outreach needs for our client projects, including the development of client or project specific communications and engagement plans.

• Develop strategies to clearly communicate project information to internal and external stakeholders, including schedules, site or route selection processes, and engineering needs, using a variety of platforms from traditional publications to social media.

• Coordinate and participate in the development of outreach materials to client standards.

• Interact with regulators, local stakeholders, client development teams, and internal Jacobs team members in the local office and remotely.

• Participate and coordinate set up of in-person and virtual open house platforms to provide project information to the public and solicit for comments.

• Facilitate stakeholder workshops or design / concept charrette sessions.

• Support Jacobs business development efforts in the pursuit of large capital infrastructure and consulting engagements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, planning, or communications or related field

• 15+ years of experience in a related field in transportation or planning

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, a collaborative approach, and proven consensus-building ability

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.