Rail CAD Design Technician

  • Irvine, CA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 62,200.00 - 97,250.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing
Sketch
Microsoft Office
MicroStation
Analytical Skill
Communication
Management
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Civil 3D
3D Modeling
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting

Job Details

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

At Jacobs, we are using our solutions in rail and track to create a more connected and sustainable world- environmentally and socially. Would you be intrigued to join our team of innovators?

As a vital member of our Irvine rail team, you'll have the opportunity to support various large-scale design-build and design-bid-build rail projects locally and across the country. You will be responsible for providing support on track design components such as: horizontal and vertical track alignments, special trackwork, rail calculations, sketches, quantities, and technical comparisons.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we move forward toward meeting our clients' overall project goals and needs.

Begin your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

This position is non-exempt and paid hourly.

Here's what you'll need

  • 2 years' experience working in rail design
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Experience working in MicroStation/Inroads and OpenRail
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, organization, communication, and time management skills
  • A strong interest in learning rail engineering

Ideally, You'll Also Have:
  • Professional expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • 3D modeling Experience
  • Experience on both Freight and Commuter Rail project

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

62,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

97,250.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $62,200.00 to $97,250.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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.

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

City State Country

Irvine

California

United States
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