Entry-Level Water Construction Inspector | Field Engineer

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Construction Management Professional Site Inspector in the NYC/NJ area to support water infrastructure projects.

You will document progress, manage schedules and budgets, and review plans and materials to ensure quality and compliance. Join a team focused on collaboration, mentorship, and delivering award-winning engineering and construction management services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of construction engineering and document control.

Responsibilities

• Document contractor progress and quantities completed.
• Actively manage and document project schedule and budget status.
• Review contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information.
• Perform construction material testing and documentation of construction activities.
• Communicate with Jacobs team, client, and contractor to mitigate risks.

Skills

MS Office

Construction engineering

Document control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Entry Level Construction Management Professional Site 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

At Jacobs, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their projects that are changing our world. As an emerging Water Construction Engineer/Inspector, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We are seeking a construction professional in the NYC/NJ area, with water infrastructure construction experience who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo. You’ll provide construction engineering and inspection services on various water and wastewater projects.

As part of our project team, daily activities may include: Documenting contractor progress and quantities completed; actively managing and documenting on the status of the project schedule and budget; review of contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information; construction material testing; and utilizing contract documents to perform general monitoring and documentation of construction activities. In this role, you'll also communicate with all members of the Jacobs team, client, and contractor and work together to mitigate or eliminate project risks. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Bring your curiosity, technical skill and desire to grow. Working together, we’ll help you design your career and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local

Here's what you'll need

•Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

•Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook

•Working knowledge of construction engineering and document control

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 $74,600.00 to $95,000.00. 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 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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 .