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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. At Jacobs, we’re putting our knowledge and imagination together to shape the next generation of innovative transportation solutions. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community then join us as a Mid-level Transportation Planner in Los Angeles, California.

When you join us, you’ll support a variety of transportation plans including multi-modal corridor planning studies, feasibility studies, service planning studies, long-range plans and other plans/programs. This is your opportunity to work on engaging plans, projects and programs. You will be part of a multi-disciplined, highly skilled, and diverse team of planners, engineers, designers, scientists and environmental specialists leading projects locally and nationally. This is an opportunity for motivated people to influence and provide leadership as part of the growing Jacobs’ transportation and planning practice.

In this role you will:

• Lead planning and feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement plans, and prepare deliverables for:
  • multi-modal transportation systems
  • transit networks, facilities, and corridors
  • active transportation networks, trails and paths
  • sustainable transportation/traffic development
  • emerging mobility and innovative technology
• Prepare needs analysis, alternatives development and evaluation, and short- and long-range strategies supporting agency staff to deliver projects and programs.
• Conduct independent research while drafting state-of-the-industry analyses, technology recommendations, and other technical topics.
• Engage with clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Lead business development pursuits and help build client relationships.
• Help build the transportation planning team.

Jacobs Transportation team members have opportunities to grow their technical and project management expertise as they tackle complex transportation problems. Jacobs invests in its people and teams, providing ongoing professional education, worldwide communities of practice to enhance your skills and connections, and an inclusive set of employee networks to help you challenge today and reinvent tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, planning, environmental policy or related field.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in technical transportation and planning, project management, analysis, and/or studies.
• Experience with environmental studies, traffic engineering, transit, planning, land use, complete streets, ITS and/or multimodal corridor projects.
• Ability to actively participate in diverse teams and contribute to a secure and empowering work environment built on equity and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively manage time to deliver tasks accurately and on schedule.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience facilitating discussions and presenting complex information.
• Experience with industry standards and systems for Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPAs), state DOTs and municipal clients.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Project and Microsoft office.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Involvement in professional industry associations and organizations.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

86,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

135,200.00

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, 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 $86,600.00 to $135,200.00. 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 October 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

CityStateCountry

Los Angeles

California

United States