Transit and Rail Vehicle Engineer Professional
JacobsTransit and Rail Vehicle Engineer Professional
JacobsLocation
New York, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$117,333 - $132,950 per year
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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