Job description
As a Construction Engineer at Jacobs, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on providing engineering and construction management services for various infrastructure projects in the Milwaukee area. This role emphasizes innovation and excellence in construction practices, particularly on highway, roadway, and bridge projects. You will work closely with clients and contractors to ensure project success while maintaining high standards of documentation and communication. Your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
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
Responsibilities
- Serve 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 includes 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
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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