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Entry Level Construction Project Engineer

Jacobs

Location

St. Louis, MO

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/13/2026

Compensation

$58,656 - $85,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Entry Level Construction Project Engineer role at Jacobs is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to begin their careers in the engineering and construction industry. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, this position focuses on water and wastewater construction management. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of professionals, gaining hands-on experience in project management, inspection, and program management for various industrial and public utility projects. This role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that address critical infrastructure needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A collaborative, team-oriented perspective.
  • Attention to detail and disciplined time management skills.
  • The ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a resident project engineer or inspector for local water clients.
  • Draft construction work orders and review construction plans for quantity takeoffs.
  • Conduct field investigations to support construction project development.
  • Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, and third parties in the preparation of construction assignments.
  • Support the construction team to ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved specifications and client quality standards.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
  • Perform warranty inspections for completed projects.

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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