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Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate

Jacobs

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/5/2026

Compensation

$144,290 - $152,675 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate role at Jacobs focuses on producing technical specifications and conducting vehicle inspections for various transit vehicles, including zero-emission options. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to support vehicle-related projects and facility design. The engineer will serve as a technical resource and engage with clients to address technical and commercial inquiries. This hybrid position allows for a flexible work schedule with up to 50% domestic travel.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of work experience in Transit Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing, Engineering Consulting, Fleet Operations, or a related occupation.
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of work experience in Transit Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Manufacturing, Engineering Consulting, Fleet Operations, or a related occupation.
  • Documented experience in a customer engagement role.
  • Knowledge of transportation-related regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Produce technical specifications, vehicle inspections, and author technical studies related to transit vehicles.
  • Assist teams in delivering vehicle adjacent work, including facility design and operations support.
  • Serve as a technical resource for stakeholders on zero-emissions transportation projects.
  • Analyze and prepare reports on complex technical equipment problems and fleet reliability issues.
  • Communicate with rail and bus manufacturers to resolve technical issues and provide engineering support.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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