Entry Level Water Engineer

About the role

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. Developed countries take safe drinking water for granted, but it is truly a modern marvel. By staying on top of the most advanced drinking water and wastewater treatment technologies and water resources management best practices, we continue to move our industry forward. There is a wide variety of water, wastewater and water resources projects that you will be exposed to, and you will have the opportunity to support senior engineers in delivering cutting‑edge projects for our federal, state, regional and local clients. As a valued member of our teams in Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin, you’ll have the chance to support projects both in your own backyard, and beyond. In a dynamic working environment, you'll gain experience working on projects evaluating and selecting the best approach to solve our clients’ challenges, planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements, and improving watershed quality. Grow your career with a company that constantly pushes for more innovative and cost‑effective solutions to give more people access to safe and abundant water supplies, focuses on delivering highest‑quality work, provides an inclusive work environment, and offers meaningful professional development opportunities. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in delivering cutting‑edge water, wastewater and water resources projects for federal, state, regional and local clients.
• Evaluate and select the best approach to solve client challenges.
• Plan and design treatment systems and plant improvements.
• Improve watershed quality.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of water, wastewater and water resources projects.
• Work on projects in Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin, and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited program.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivation.
• Team‑oriented work practices.
• Data analysis and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Top‑notch organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Potential additional rewards: merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $82,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.