Sr Transportation Facilities Design Lead: Zero Emissions

Senior Transportation Facilities Design Lead, Zero Emissions

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.

In our transportation work, that means developing and implementing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. As part of this vision, Jacobs is leading the charge on transportation decarbonization within our Transportation team.

Your Impact

Large-scale adoption of zero-emissions technology is still in its early stages, and presents exciting technical, organizational, and logistical challenges. Zero-emissions fleet adoption will require detailed planning, multi-disciplinary collaboration, significant financial resources, and motivated staff to support successful execution.

Jacobs is expanding our team to tackle the complexities of transportation decarbonization for some of the largest fleet operators in the world.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Transportation Facilities Design Lead, someone who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running on time and within budget. Based in the Los Angeles area, you'll be managing exciting and engaging infrastructure projects focused on zero-emissions transportation, specifically maintenance and operation facilities. You will be engaging with our existing clients, as well as supporting pursuits for new work in the broader zero-emissions transportation space.

You will be one of the company's key contacts with clients and you'll ensure overall work progress and technical performance on projects. You will manage teams in the completion of required activities including some or all or some of the following: facility assessments, transportation planning, building space programing, site selection, facility concept development, building design, or field inspections. A knowledge of vehicle maintenance equipment (rail, bus, or other vehicles) and transportations operations would be useful but not mandatory.

Our project delivery leadership and other senior project manager /operations leaders will clear the way for your inventive thinking and exploration, so you have the support, means and space to deliver solutions for our clients. As a passionate leader, you will leverage transportation knowledge, vision, and design skills to support our emerging talent to grow and develop our team.

If you are excited by the possibilities of a zero-emissions future, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to face the future of transportation head on!

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or applicable discipline and/or equivalent experience)
• Professional Certification in CA required
• At least 15 years' experience in professional consulting, at a transportation agency, or in another relevant environment including at least 10 years managing a team on transportation facilities projects, ideally in zero-emissions
• Strong technical, design, and project management skills in relevant areas including operation and maintenance facilities design, construction, renovation, and/or operations
• Experience with zero-emissions transportation projects is a plus
• Progressive Design Build or Design Build delivery experience is a plus
• Excellent communication, time management and report writing skills
• Great mentorship and leadership skills

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 $154,700.00 to $270,800.00. 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 March 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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