Construction Engineer

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. As a Construction Engineer, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery.

Your impact

You’ll provide construction engineering and inspection services on highway, roadway, bridge and other various infrastructure projects in the Milwaukee area, southeast Wisconsin and northeast/north central Illinois. As part of our project team, you’ll be based in the Milwaukee area with expert mentorship and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Inspector on WisDOT projects
• Document contractor progress and quantities completed
• Perform daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents
• Prepare daily construction reports that identify the contractor workforce, equipment, and activities, site visitors, and include daily progress photos
• Review contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information
• Keep the Project Leader or Resident Engineer informed of the Contractor’s progress and activities
• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract
• Utilize contract documents to perform general monitoring and documentation of construction activities
• Communicate with members of the Jacobs team, client, and contractor to mitigate or eliminate project risks
• Interact with construction sites, clients, and management to support the project team

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in roadway/highway, bridge, or general civil construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline
• Experience on WisDOT construction projects
• Ability to drive to/from project locations in southern Wisconsin and/or northern Illinois
• Working knowledge of construction engineering and document control
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Local to Milwaukee, WI or Chicago/Northern IL

Qualifications

• WisDOT HTCP Certifications for Portland Cement Concrete Technician and Nuclear Density Technician
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour training
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Experience on Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) or Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) construction projects
• Ability and desire to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, MicroStation, Civil3D and/or AutoCAD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase option at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $77,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.