Transportation CAD Designer

Entry Level Highway Cad Designer

At Jacobs, we are 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.

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads and bridges. We work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as an Entry Level Highway CAD Designer. At Jacobs, you'll be a vital member of our Northern CA team and will have the opportunity to support engineers on structural and highway design plans for transportation projects, as well as site civil projects in the water or wastewater field. At Jacobs Redding Office, you will have the opportunity to work on world-class transportation projects. Typical projects range from small recreational trails to multi-billion-dollar programs, and everything in between. Jacobs has industry-leading technical professionals providing limitless career growth opportunities. Initial duties for the entry-level position will include, but are not limited to, geometric design of roadways including design of horizontal and vertical alignments, superelevation design, grading, drainage (hydrology and hydraulics), signing, striping, erosion control, maintenance of traffic during construction, quantity take-offs, and design review. You will work closely with our talented project teams through all phases of plan production as we carry projects from concept design to bid-ready documents. As a Entry Level Highway CAD Designer, you'll work collaboratively on multi-discipline projects with other technicians and engineers in the roadway and structural groups. You'll apply your CAD software skills and knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques to develop design plans. Construction phase work assignments may include preparing sketches and reviewing shop drawings. You will be responsible for meeting deadlines and ensuring the plans adhere to all internal and client specific quality standards. Come join our team where you'll work with engineers and project managers to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions. This opportunity would suit a passionate, detail-oriented individual who is eager to contribute to the successful delivery of projects. 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 work to build a company like no other.

Here's what you'll need:

• Working knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Ability to produce accurate, neat, and effective drawings
• Familiarity with CAD standards
• Technical degree in computer-aided design (CAD)
• Experience as a highway CAD technician
• Experience with Geopack, Inroads. OpenRoads, OpenBridge, Civil 3D
• Experience working with working in a team environment with good communications

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 $58,200.00 to $90,900.00; 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.

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