Project Engineer - Design Build (Water Infrastructure)
JacobsProject Engineer - Design Build (Water Infrastructure)
JacobsLocation
Farmington, NM
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/12/2026
Compensation
$78,600 - $120,000 per year
Job description
The Project Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on supporting the delivery of a significant water treatment facility in Farmington, New Mexico. This position is part of a Design-Build team that aims to provide reliable drinking water to communities within the Navajo Nation. The engineer will work closely with experienced professionals in engineering, construction, and operations, gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery. This opportunity allows for hands-on experience in both project delivery and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in construction, engineering, water/wastewater infrastructure, industrial facilities, commissioning, or related project delivery environments.
- Internship or professional experience supporting construction projects, field engineering, project engineering, or commissioning activities.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment.
- Willingness to work full-time on-site.
Responsibilities
- Support daily construction activities and coordination between engineering, construction, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Manage and track submittals, RFIs, and design changes to support timely project execution.
- Coordinate equipment procurement and delivery to support construction and startup milestones.
- Maintain project documentation, including as-built drawings and turnover packages.
- Assist with schedule tracking and coordination of assigned scopes of work.
- Support implementation of project quality, safety, and change management processes.
- Participate in development of commissioning plans, startup procedures, and system testing protocols.
- Assist with commissioning, startup, and performance testing of treatment processes, pumping systems, instrumentation, controls, and support facilities.
- Coordinate turnover from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations.
- Work closely with plant operations personnel to support training, operational readiness, and system acceptance.
- Help identify and resolve technical issues that arise during construction, startup, and commissioning.
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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