Entry Level Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
About the role
Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. In this role, you will work alongside Project Management and Design Leads in the planning, designing, and commissioning of projects from design through construction for water treatment, collection and distribution projects. Working within a multi-disciplinary team you will be challenged to grow and learn in your everyday tasks which could consist of hydraulic modeling, assisting in the preparation of plans and specifications, performing research, technical writing, development of documentation and studies, data collection, processing, and analysis to support planning and design activities, supporting construction activities related to your designs to ensure proper construction, providing on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions to including construction observation, startup and testing, and project closeout activities.
Responsibilities
- Hydraulic modeling
- Aiding in the preparation of plans and specifications
- Performing research, technical writing, and development of documentation and studies
- Data collection, processing, and analysis to support planning and design activities
- Serving as a liaison between the design team and construction teams
- Providing on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions to include construction observation, startup and testing, and project closeout activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Biosystems, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and PDF editors
- Relevant water/wastewater coursework or projects
- Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering preferred
- Prior work or internship experience with an engineering consultancy or municipality
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain in the first year
Qualifications
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software
- Technical writing and documentation skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Construction management and oversight experience
Benefits
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $91,014.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
Employees may work remotely or in-office, depending on the role and location.