Office Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Jacobs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock options

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Reno, NV is seeking a Construction Office Engineer to support the delivery of water, wastewater, pipeline, and utility infrastructure projects across Nevada.

You’ll work closely with construction managers, resident engineers, project managers, inspectors, designers, and client teams to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule, balancing technical coordination and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or relevant experience may substitute.
• 5+ years in construction management, administration, engineering, or project controls.
• Experience with water/wastewater, pipeline, or heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project docs.
• Ability to read plans and specs; strong organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; valid driver's license; travel across Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Support construction management teams on water and wastewater projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, payments, and docs.
• Maintain project logs, records, and document control systems.
• Coordinate between owners, contractors, designers, and stakeholders.
• Review schedules, monitor progress, and assist with cost tracking.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, closeout and field issues.

Skills

Construction management

Project controls

Documentation management

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

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 challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. As our Nevada Water team continues to grow, we're looking for a Construction Office Engineer to support the delivery of critical water, wastewater, pipeline, and utility infrastructure projects across the state.

You'll work closely with construction managers, resident engineers, project managers, inspectors, designers, and client teams to help keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing technical coordination, construction administration, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Support construction management teams on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Maintain project logs, records, and document control systems.
• Coordinate communication between owners, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Review schedules, monitor project progress, and support change management activities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and project reports.
• Assist with cost tracking, quantity verification, and contractor pay applications.
• Support startup, commissioning, punch list, and project closeout efforts.
• Conduct periodic site visits and collaborate with field staff to resolve project issues.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, construction administration, engineering, or project controls.
• Experience supporting water, wastewater, pipeline, utility, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and construction documentation.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong organization, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Nevada.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience with municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost controls, and change management.
• EIT, CCM, OSHA 10/30, or related certifications.

Special Notification

• Per Diem Eligible, based on project assignment and company policy
• Project assignments may include work throughout Nevada
• Periodic travel between project sites and client locations may be required

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 $87,700.00 to $120,600.00. 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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.