Project Engineer - Education Facilities

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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 partner with school districts, colleges, and universities to deliver learning environments that support students, faculty, and communities. From new school construction, additions and renovations to major campus upgrades, our PM/CM teams bring educational visions to life, safely, efficiently, and with a focus on long term value. You’ll join a company where your experiences can directly influence the quality of tomorrow’s learning environments.

We are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Project Engineer to support our Pre K–12 and Higher Education clients across the Upstate/Capital District Region of New York State. 

Reporting into the Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high performing educational facilities by driving day to day project execution. 

As a Project Engineer, you’ll help drive active projects by coordinating trades and design field teams from construction kickoff through final occupancy. You’ll participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, ensure contractor and consultant work meets Jacobs’ high standards for quality and safety, and support the team by helping to manage budgets, cost and change controls, and change order estimates. 

In this role, you’ll contribute to both fast paced, quick turn projects and larger, long range capital initiatives, giving you the opportunity to evolve, grow, and succeed while making a meaningful impact for our education clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience working on construction or civil projects
• Knowledge of construction contract administration during the construction phase
• Knowledge of or experience with construction document controls software or applications

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Previous experience managing a Document Control effort
• Previous experience in a construction environment is highly desirable, with an understanding of the construction process and coordination of various entities in the industry
• Previous experience in processing and reviewing RFIs
• Ability to review construction contract document and drawings to establish base scope and the ability to analyze and track changes to project scope,
• Previous experience working in K-12 construction projects

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

65,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

85,000.00

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 $65,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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 April 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

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Locations

City State Country
Albany	New York	United States