Mid-Level Transportation Drainage Engineer

Location

Boise, Idaho, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#46745

Industry

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

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Transportation Drainage Engineer to join our Transportation team in Boise, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and nationwide.

In this position, you will contribute to the analysis and design of transportation drainage systems while collaborating closely with roadway, bridge, geotechnical, environmental and other disciplines.

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include:

• Assist in providing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for stormwater systems and bridge and large culvert crossings.

• Prepare design of stormwater systems, design drawings and details, technical specifications, technical memorandums, and hydraulic reports for the successful delivery of our projects.

• Working collaboratively across the various disciplines and markets within Jacobs to further develop your knowledge while being a key part of our transportation drainage project team.

• Utilizing CADD to prepare various engineering drawings, layouts, and/or models to communicate project details in accordance with established standards and procedures.

• Assist in drainage structure profile creation, storm drain design, scour revetment design, cost estimating and other design components.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Experience using CADD/Design software (Microstation/Inroads, Openroads, and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D).

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Previous design internship or related work experience.

• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with HEC RAS (1D or 2D) or SRH-2D, HEC HMS, HY 8 and FlowMaster.

• Experience with GIS software such as ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

87,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

153,500.00

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, 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 $87,700.00 to $153,500.00. 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 13, 2026. 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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