Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

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.

Your impact

We are seeking a Mid-Level Quality Assurance Engineer in Oakland, CA, with expertise in transportation systems to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring quality compliance across all phases of project execution, including design, procurement, construction, and operations. You will play a key role in supporting complex engineering tasks while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless system integration solutions. This role will require you to be onsite at Jacobs client location 3 days a week.

• Oversee the implementation and adherence to the Jacobs & Client Quality Management System
• Assist in the development and updates of Systems Quality Management Plans and Procedures
• Conduct quality reviews of contract documents to ensure compliance with established standards
• Evaluate and improve process controls for estimating, scheduling, and change management
• Lead discussions on quality assurance measures in project meetings and reviews
• Implement QA/QC program requirements throughout project phases, including testing, training, commissioning, and turnover
• Approve and monitor execution of Contractor QA/QC plans, ensuring compliance with industry best practices
• Review and track inspections, material verification, equipment calibration, corrective/preventive actions, and subcontractor quality records
• Collaborate with third-party oversight bodies (FTA/PMOC) to maintain regulatory compliance
• Conduct data analysis and prepare comprehensive reports on quality performance, audits, and corrective actions
• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess and optimize quality management practices
• Deliver quality assurance training materials and provide ongoing staff education on QA/QC principles

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation systems design, delivery, and integration
• Preferred experience: Train control and other transit systems, construction management, and quality assurance best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues
• capable of collaborating effectively across teams
• Innovative mindset, eager to embrace best practices and contribute forward-thinking ideas
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

135,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

156,000.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $135,200.00 to $156,000.00. 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.

Locations

CityStateCountry

Oakland

California

United States