Jacobs Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom

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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.

Overview

As a Traffic Signal Engineer or Senior Traffic Signal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across our Aviation, Rail and Technology group. You’ll be part of the design and delivery of traffic signal projects, ensuring technical excellence and safety in design. You’ll design junctions, implement intelligent transport systems (ITS), and lead technical delivery to improve how communities move and connect. Your work will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions that improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support active travel initiatives. At the senior level, you’ll mentor junior engineers, lead project delivery, and liaise with clients to ensure technical excellence and stakeholder satisfaction, shaping the future of traffic signal design and a low-carbon transport network.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and support one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and belonging for all employees. We offer safety-focused, flexible working arrangements and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, helping clients make the world a better place.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver traffic signal schemes from feasibility to implementation for both junior and senior roles.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers (Senior role).
• Collaborate with clients to ensure technical excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support active travel initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and CDM regulations; apply relevant design standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/C in Civil, Electrical, or Transport Engineering (or related field).
• Experience in using AutoCAD, LinSig, MOVA, and other traffic modelling tools.
• Experience in designing and reviewing traffic signal schemes from feasibility to implementation (Senior position).
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers (Senior position).
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards; strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional information

We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in-person interactions for culture and client delivery. We offer hybrid working policies to balance offices and remote locations. If you require support or reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact Careers Support. We are committed to inclusion and belonging, with initiatives such as Jacobs Employee Networks and partnerships with organizations to attract diverse talent. As a disability confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy, and we welcome flexible working arrangements.

Location: Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom

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