Job description
The Field Engineer position at Jacobs focuses on supporting large-scale data center projects by coordinating technical information and tracking construction progress. This role is ideal for emerging engineers looking to launch their careers in a collaborative environment alongside experienced mentors. The selected candidate will primarily work on-site, engaging with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure project execution aligns with design intent. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Typically 3 or more years of experience in field engineering or construction coordination.
- Experience reading construction drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of construction documentation and project controls practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and construction personnel.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate assigned construction and engineering activities with project leadership and trade partners.
- Review current drawings and specifications to support field teams and identify discrepancies.
- Conduct routine site walks to document progress and communicate findings to project leads.
- Prepare and track requests for information and other project records.
- Support short-interval planning and schedule updates by collecting field progress.
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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