Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Security, Communications Systems Engineer

Company : Jacobs
Location : Boston, MA, 02298
Posted Date : 10 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Industrial Engineering
Occupation : Systems Engineer
Job Details
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Security, Communications Systems Engineer
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
As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.
We are looking for a collaborative Systems Engineer to join our established New England Systems and Technology Group of systems engineers, designers, and industry specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. As our newest team member, you’ll play a key role in the development of design plans, specifications, and estimates for intelligent transportation systems, security systems, and communications systems along with other systems engineering work tasks. Joining our team, you’ll have the chance to apply your experience to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your systems expertise to create innovative solutions.
You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you design these systems and assist in construction support and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of any of the following: information display systems, security systems and components, public address systems, communication systems and networks, variable message signs, roadway lane use signs, traffic cameras, traffic data sensors, roadway weather information sensors, Operational Technology networks including Programmable Logic Controllers, servers/workstations, local/wide area networks.
Your Role:
- Work with Systems team and other disciplines on ITS, Security and Communications systems for public and private clients
- Provide design packages that include plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Provide calculations to support designs
- Support the implementation of these systems by providing field inspections, reviewing submittals, and responding to requests for information
- Support the commissioning and testing of these systems
- Research technologies to provide solutions to clients
- Attend team and client meetings
- Attend client site visits throughout New England and nationally
Here's what you'll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil engineering or related field from an accredited program, university, or college. A Master’s Degree is a plus.
- Substantial professional years of experience in the design and commissioning of intelligent transportation systems, security systems and/or communication networks
- Working knowledge of intelligent transportation systems, security systems, and/or communication networks
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Capable of working in a team environment, including giving and receiving critical feedback
- Strong and effective verbal and written communications skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated, responsible, and accountable
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and owners, and able to respond in a timely manner to their requests and needs.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to transport self to sites on short notice
- Local to greater Boston MA, or willing to relocate to the area
Experience with some or all the following:
- Traffic control devices such as electronic variable message boards, wrong way driver detection
- Surveillance technology and video management platforms
- Electronic Access Control hardware
- Communications networks including wi-fi, cellular, 5G, and fiber optics
- Emerging technologies such as solar, electric vehicle charging, or autonomous vehicle planning
- AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MicroStation
Posted Salary Range: Minimum $111,000.00 to Upper $145,000.00
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.
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.
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