Entry-Level Rail Field Engineer & Inspector

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Discretionary bonus

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Field Construction Engineer/Inspector to join our Rail & Transit team in Queens, NY.

You will support the Resident Engineer, perform daily surveillance, and prepare reports and drawings to verify contract compliance and project progress. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering or Construction Management, with knowledge of contract documents and construction plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Be able to read and interpret contract documents and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily surveillance and inspections to verify contractor work complies with contract documents, shop drawings, and NYCT guidelines.
• Prepare daily construction reports identifying workforce and activities.
• Prepare regular status reports and maintain current record drawings.
• Keep Resident Engineer informed of progress documentation and QA activities.
• Daily documentation includes: contractor documentation, daily reporting, crew size and equipment on site, activities performed, and progress photos.
• Assure quality and uniformity of Contractor QC and Independent QA records across contracts.
• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

NYCT projects experience

OSHA-30

NYCT Track Training

Work authorization without sponsorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Construction Management or related field

Tools

ASITE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Field Construction Engineer/Inspector

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.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Field Construction Engineer/Inspector to join our Rail & Transit team in Queens, NY, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

As with performing on-site QA contractor compliance and contract documentation to approved Construction Quality Control Plan and Owner Verification Plan during Design Build Construction by the Contractor. The contracted construction work will include but not limited to management and performance of:

• Reports to and is responsible for supporting the Resident Engineer
• Perform daily surveillance and inspections to verify that the work of the construction Contractor is being completed in accordance with the contract documents, approved shop drawings and NYCT guidelines
• Prepare daily construction reports that identify workforce and daily activities
• Prepare regular status reports and maintain current and accurate record drawings.
• Keep Resident Engineer (RE) informed of progress documentation and activities of the Contractor’s QC and Independent QA efforts.
• Daily documentation includes:
  • Confirmation of Contractor documentation
  • Complete Daily reporting
  • Crew size and equipment on site
  • Activities performed
  • Regular Progress Photographs
• Will assure quality and uniformity of the Contractor QC and Independent QA records and of various contracts in the overall program
• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
• Be able to read and interpret contract documents and construction plans

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Strong PC Skills, familiar in the use of ASITE or similar web-based software and Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with NYCT projects preferred
• OSHA-30 and NYCT Track Training Preferred
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, 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. Job posted on October 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .