Transit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate
JacobsTransit Vehicle Engineer Professional Associate
JacobsLocation
Los Angeles, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/5/2026
Compensation
$144,290 - $152,675 per year
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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