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We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

Jacobs has an exciting long-term career opportunity for a Transit Safety Consultant to focus on helping our communities stay safely on the move.

This position will help lead systems safety programs for major transportation clients with a primary focus on public rail and transit clients. You will have the opportunity to work with senior public-sector transportation managers on complex safety, environmental and security related tasks and be a part of our team of experts in safety certification, quality assurance, transportation security and environmental compliance. This role involves working in office environments at the client site 2-3 days a week and at manufacturing facilities as required.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of Safety and Security Programs in accordance with FTA and FRA guidelines, rules and regulations.

• Assist in planning, organizing and controlling the work activities of an engineering function.

• Review and approve engineering designs. Support the development of new methods or techniques.

• Lead, or coordinate, work of staff and subcontractors to assist public sector clients in two or more of the following areas: Systems Safety Engineering; Fire/ Life Safety; Safety training; Safety certification; Emergency procedures, plans and drills; Environmental engineering/management studies; Risk management and acceptance.

• Implement Quality Control processes and safety database improvement.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of system engineering and integration, from a safety and security perspective,

• Assist senior level staff with plan design reviews, inspection reports audits, safety and security reviews testing and verification of the system readiness for revenue service

Jacobs’ 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 $70,800 to $93,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 :

• Bachelor’s degree OR, high school diploma plus 2-5 years’ experience in the areas of transportation safety oversight, security or both.

• Hands-on experience in a transit safety and/or transit security environment

• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certified

• Microsoft suite experience

Ideally you'll have:

• Transit Safety experience with local clients including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) and Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

• Proven ability to work across multiple disciplines to coordinate work on behalf of public sector clients

• Residence in the Baltimore, MD/Washington DC Area

• Experience with safety and security programs, policies, standard operating procedures and/or emergency preparedness documents or programs to meet the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) requirements, with a focus on Safety Management Systems (SMS), System Safety Program Plan(s) (SSPP) and System Security Plan(s) (SSP).

• Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) Certification

• WSO-CSSD or other safety certification

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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