Construction Engineer

Job Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a Construction Engineer based in southern Wisconsin, you’ll join our collaborative team delivering award-winning engineering, construction management, and design-build projects. You’ll provide construction engineering and inspection services on highway, roadway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Your impact is to help our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing state-of-the-art facilities that change the world.

Bring your curiosity, technical skill and desire to grow. Working together, we’ll help you design your career and pursue what fulfills you so we can make a global and local impact.

• Task Lead and/or 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 identifying contractor workforce, equipment, and activities, site visitors, and daily progress photos
• Review contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information
• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract
• Utilize contract documents to perform general monitoring and documentation of construction activities

Position based in the Milwaukee or Madison areas. You will communicate with the Jacobs team, clients, and contractors to mitigate project risks and support the project team. Onsite employees are required to be on a Jacobs workplace full-time, as required by the nature of the role.

• At least 8 years of experience on roadway/highway, bridge, or general civil construction projects
• Previous experience on WisDOT construction projects
• Ability to drive to/from project locations in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois
• Working knowledge of construction engineering and document control
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Local to Milwaukee or Madison, WI – preferably Milwaukee

• WisDOT HTCP certifications for Portland Cement Concrete Technician and Nuclear Density Technician
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour training
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Micro Station, Civil3D and/or AutoCAD

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.