Entry-Level Construction Engineer

Jacobs is seeking a Entry-Level Construction Engineer to join our Transportation team in Chicago, IL working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of construction management tasks for our Transportation clients.

The contracted construction work will include but not limited to management and performance of:

• Reports to and is responsible for supporting the Project Engineer

• Perform daily surveillance and inspections to verify that the work of the construction contractor is being completed in accordance with the contract documents, approved shop drawings and Illinois DOT guidelines

• Prepare daily construction reports that identify workforce and daily activities

• Prepare regular status reports and maintain current and accurate record drawings

• Keep Project Engineer (PE) informed of progress documentation and activities of the contractor’s quality control

• Daily documentation includes:

• Confirmation of contractor documentation

• Complete daily reporting

• Crew size and equipment on site

• Activities performed

• Regular Progress Photographs

• Will assure quality and uniformity of the Contractor QC records and of various contracts in the overall program

• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the contract

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.  Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global, and local.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience with Bluebeam or a similar web-based software

• Experience with Illinois DOT projects

• Osha 10 certification

• CAD experience/ GPS survey experience

• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.