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Transit and Rail Vehicle Engineer Professional

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$117,333 - $132,950 per year

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

Job description

The Transit and Rail Vehicle Engineer Professional at Jacobs will focus on the conceptualization and design of next-generation transit vehicles, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. This role involves applying advanced mechanical engineering principles to develop innovative rolling stock designs. The engineer will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate smart technologies and green energy solutions while ensuring safety and performance standards are met. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule and requires domestic travel to various worksites.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Four years of work experience in the job offered or a related Mechanical Engineer occupation.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the conceptualization and design of next-generation transit vehicles.
  • Apply advanced principles of mechanical engineering to develop reliable and cost-effective rolling stock designs.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate smart technologies and green energy solutions.
  • Support the development and execution of testing and validation processes.
  • Conduct safety assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Evaluate proposals for technical support and conduct design reviews of vendor submissions.

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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