Job Description

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and ambitious Junior Project Engineer to grow with our Macon, GA Group.

You will be supporting inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction engineering, inspection, and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others.

You will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract. You will conduct moderately complex inspections; or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections. You will perform contract documentation duties, which includes field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation. Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Build your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

This role is located on our project site in Macon, GA, not Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management
• 0-1 years of experience working on construction or civil projects
• Knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, delivery systems, and components
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills in order to work with clients and/or project teams
• Proficient in MS Office Suites and MS Project
• Ability to travel
• A valid State's driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or Planning to take the FE Exam

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.