Project Engineer - Design Build

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Water

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

We’re looking for a skilled Project Engineer to manage and supervise subcontracted scope and material resources as required for design build projects in New York.   You’ll work full time onsite with the Jacobs design-build team, vendors and subcontractors to schedule and coordinate work between trades while ensuring technical documentation (submittals, RFIs, design changes, and record documents) is up to date. 

We’re looking for natural self-starters with the ability to identify issues and collaborate as necessary toward resolution. Working on a design-build team provides you with the unique opportunity to work directly and cohesively with both the design team and construction team making issue resolution as efficient as possible. 

With a national presence in Design-Build construction, Jacobs will provide additional opportunities on projects in Ohio, the Midwest, and throughout the country at project completion.  

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with vendors, subcontractors and Engineering to achieve timely submittal approval
• Coordinate RFIs to resolution with the assistance of the Engineering team
• Expedite equipment to ensure on time delivery
• Coordinate and maintain the schedule associated with responsible scope
• Manage and maintain as-built drawings and documentation
• Assist with monthly cost projections for subcontractors and vendors
• Support project plan implementation for quality, change management, and safety
• Create and distribute meeting agendas, attend meetings, take notes and publish notes and action item lists 

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in an applicable field
• Construction project internships/experience
• Working knowledge of construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

90,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

140,600.00

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 $90,000.00 to $140,600.00. 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. Job posted on July 22, 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
Syracuse	New York	United States