Location
Oakland, California, United States
Capabilities
Project Management
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#42290
Industry
Transportation
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.
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Jacobs Project Management Company is seeking an Office/Field Engineer to work in Oakland, CA.
Responsibilities include:
Facilitate the successful deployment of an advanced Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) system for the Bay Area Rapid Transit System. Core member of the Deployment and Test and Commissioning Working Group. Coordinate the Contractor’s wayside installation design by reviewing Contractor’s CDRL’s and organizing document acceptance workshops with District stakeholders and contractor design teams. Participate in the Deployment Working Group meetings. Participate in Formal and Over the Shoulder Reviews. Coordinate Contractor’s Track Allocation Request (TAR) access within the BART Right of Way according to Contractor’s Site Specific Work Plans (SSWPs) which includes Shutdowns and Bus Bridges. Facilitate the reviews of Contractor’s SSWP / TAR requests. Coordinate Contractor’s Material Deliveries to District properties to ensure Contract Requirements, Standards and strict access protocols are followed. Anticipate risks and conflicts, and report to the Deployment Manager. Participate in the Request for Information (RFI) and the Change Order (CO) process required for design changes. Coordinate District Resources and Furnished Items to support Field Activities. Monitor and Inspect field activities on-site for quality and compliance to Contract / District standards and design. Coordinate field activities for Test and Commissioning and Operation Readiness activities. Support Reliability / Availability and Maintainability (RAM) system monitoring. Support the review of the Contract’s Migration and Installation strategy documentation.
Hybrid schedule is allowed.
TRAVEL: 10% - Local site travel to verify site condition.
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Here's what you'll need
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and 4 years of work experience in job offered or related occupation in safety critical CBTC transit environment.
SPECIFIC SKILLS: Expertise/ knowledge of: Rail Transit Operational Procedures. Rail signaling work experience on Central, Wayside and Vehicular equipment. Versed in reading construction documentation and drawings. US Railway standards. Project management, work management systems and train controlling systems. Advanced Microsoft Office for Data Analysis.
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
136,600.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
213,400.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $136,600.00 to $213,400.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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