As a Construction Engineer at Jacobs, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on providing engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery. This role emphasizes construction engineering and inspection services for various infrastructure projects in northeastern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. You will work closely with clients and contractors to ensure project compliance and mitigate risks. Your effective communication and organizational skills will be essential in documenting project progress and challenges.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in highway/roadway, bridge and/or transit/rail construction engineering and inspection services
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline
• Current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
• Local to and ability to commute to/from project locations in northeastern Illinois or southeastern Wisconsin
• Experience on Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Metra and/or Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Working knowledge/experience utilizing project management software such as eBuilder, InEight or CMMS
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills

• Report to and support the Resident Engineer or Project Leader
• Review and understand construction plans, specifications, submittals, and contract documents
• 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 includes daily progress photos
• Prepare regular status reports and maintain current and accurate record drawings
• Keep the Resident Engineer informed of the Contractor’s progress and activities
• Review contractor QC documentation and checklists
• Document meeting minutes
• Review inspector daily reports and material documentation
• Maintain the project quantity book
• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract

• Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.