Overview
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: Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.
What Will You Get?
The Graduate Development Programme is a structured two‑year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you’ll learn will be on‑the‑job. You’ll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you.
The programme is more than just a stepping stone. It’s a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.
About the Opportunity
The Graduate Transport Planners/Engineers will join our Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team, which is part of our Cities & Places business unit. The team brings together transport planners, engineers, architects, designers, surveyors, urban designers and project managers to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for our clients nationally and internationally. Our team covers the full remit of transport planning across all modes, from high level policy and strategy advice through transport modelling/appraisal to active travel, streets design, traffic engineering and junction design. We are interested in candidates who are keen to develop a rounded set of skills and those with specialised interests such as traffic engineering, active travel scheme design, transformational placemaking, transport decarbonisation, traffic management solutions or public transport schemes.
You will have the support of a mentor, our management team and experts who will guide your progress. You will also be given the opportunity to pursue relevant business and technical training to support your career development, and room to grow your network and knowledge base to create innovative solutions.
The role is located in our Dublin office, with other locations available. The start date is September 2026.
Qualifications
Be working towards a Degree or Master’s level qualification in Transport Planning, Geography, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Physics, Natural Sciences or Computer/Data Science.
Hold a keen interest in transport planning and/or traffic engineering topics such as healthy streets, walking, cycling and public transport planning, transport policy/strategy, transport modelling/appraisal, junction improvement, placemaking etc.
A flexible self‑starter who is keen to drive your career forward.
Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
Must have the permanent right to work in Ireland.
Selection Process
Step 1: Apply Online.
Step 2: Solo Video Assessment.
Step 3: Interview.
What Else We Provide
A flexible work‑style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments.
Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a positive mental health champion network.
Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements. We value collaboration and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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