With more than 120 million miles of roadway across the globe, the highway industry is evolving fast. In this Q&A, Venkat Balusu—Jacobs’ first Global Solutions Director for Highways hired from a Global Design Center—shares how we’re tackling today’s biggest challenges and preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities with connected solutions, digital innovation and a global mindset.

Jacobs and Fairfax County earned a 2025 ACEC National Recognition Award for a 14-year project that modernized electrical systems at the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility—securing reliable service for 1.2 million residents and uninterrupted operations for decades to come.

Jacobs to advance data centers via NVIDIA’s Omniverse Blueprint for AI NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory digital twins – a blueprint to improve the design, simulation, deployment and operations of AI factories.

Jacobs has been appointed by the U.K. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to provide multi-disciplinary consultancy and advisory to the Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework, a critical initiative to support the U.K.’s energy security and net zero ambitions.

Delivering billion-dollar infrastructure programs demands more than technical skill. Roger Mears, Delivery Manager on London’s Tideway project, shares how proactive risk and contract management — and empowering teams — can unlock certainty, quality and long-term value.

Jacobs was selected as the Integrated Delivery Partner for Marinus Link, an approximately 214 mile (345-kilometer) undersea and underground high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity and data interconnector designed to bolster energy security, promote renewable energy investment and deliver tangible benefits to consumers in Tasmania, Victoria and the broader National Electricity Market.

Arifur Rahman and Todd Williams highlight a new research study evaluating PFAS removal across key biosolids treatment methods.

The Downtown Redmond Link Extension opened May 10, bringing two new stations and faster, more sustainable transit options. Spanning 3.4 miles, this new connection brings fresh opportunities to the Redmond community, connecting people with increased options for recreation, retail and critical healthcare and support services. With Jacobs leading final design, the project is a standout for environmental stewardship, seismic resilience and community impact.

The Northwest Phase II Light Rail Extension is reshaping transit and community life in Phoenix. Designed by Jacobs and led by Valley Metro, this 1.6-mile project connects the city’s west side to a growing regional rail system, brings new life to the Metrocenter area and introduces sustainable, award-winning innovations in rail design and delivery.

Security today isn’t just about walls and wire. It’s about trust, shared resources, and resilient infrastructure that connects military bases with surrounding communities. Discover how rethinking traditional defense strategies is leading to smarter, more sustainable outcomes for all.

Jacobs was selected by SunGas Renewables to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services, alongside Kiewit, for the final stage of the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy project.

New regulations around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) may seem like a burden—but they’re also a chance to drive cost savings, cut emissions and lead on sustainability. Learn how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage.