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Entry Level Project Engineer - Richmond

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Jacobs

Mar 27

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Richmond

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, team oriented perspective
  • Disciplined time management skills
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and to react to change in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally, you’ll also have:
  • Prior experience with MS Office Suite of tools
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS software

Responsibilities

  • Start your career with a company that challenges you to deliver your best work and empowers you to grow, evolve, and succeed. At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career tackling today’s biggest engineering problems with the industry’s best engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.
  • We are seeking an entry level project engineer to join our team of water and wastewater construction management professionals based out of our Richmond, Virginia office. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career and to learn how the engineering and construction industry works through hands on experience in construction project management, inspection, and program management for public utility projects.
  • This position reports directly to the Jacobs Project Manager, and is based in our Richmond, Virginia office. In this role, your primary responsibility will be serving as a project engineer for an established public utility Capital Improvements Program. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Draft construction work orders
  • review sewer inspection videos and assess existing site conditions to identify necessary sewer main, manhole and lateral repair and rehabilitation requirements,
  • review of construction plans for quantity takeoffs,
  • field investigation in support of construction project development,
  • construction plan development on ArcGIS and cost estimates with established unit price bid schedules using the Microsoft Office suite,
  • coordinate with City agencies, contractors, and third parties in the preparation of construction assignments,
  • support the construction team to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved specifications and client quality standards,
  • prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and
  • perform warranty inspections for completed projects.

Jacobs

Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for complex challenges in various industries, including infrastructure, water, transportation, energy, and more. They offer a wide range of services, such as engineering design, construction management, environmental consulting, and digital solutions. Their ultimate mission is to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions that positively impact communities and improve people's lives. Jacobs aims to be a trusted partner, driving positive change and shaping a better future through their expertise, technical excellence, and commitment to safety and sustainability.

Culture & Values

  • We do things right

    We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.

  • We aim higher

    We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.

  • We challenge the accepted

    We know that to create a better future, we must ask the difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things

  • We live inclusion

    We put people at the heart of our business. We have an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers. We embrace all perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Mental and physical health support

  • Personalized financial counseling

  • Retirement planning and an employee stock purchase plan

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Competitive parental leave

  • Family planning and reproductive health benefits

  • Resources for parents and caregivers

  • Continued investment in your career advancement

  • Active employee networks and community systems

  • Giving back and volunteering support

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