Industrial Water Principal

About the role

Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Global Principal to join the East‑Central Water Team. The role supports a growing industrial water practice and leads planning, design, and construction projects for local and national private/industrial water clients. You will work on municipal and industrial water projects across sectors such as data centers, manufacturing, power, mining, food and beverage, and landfill leachate, while shaping organizational strategy, representing clients, and delivering innovative solutions. The position offers flexible location with teleworking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction projects for industrial and municipal water clients.
• Manage and mentor teams of technical engineers and staff.
• Shape organizational strategy and serve as a key client representative.
• Deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions that meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process mechanical designs, unit processes, master planning, and condition assessments.
• Support project delivery during construction phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients.
• Proven experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects.
• Understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater unit processes, technologies, master planning, and condition assessments.
• Willingness to learn Jacobs’ proprietary tools.
• Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers.
• Ability to manage deliverables to scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• Project delivery experience on large‑scale water projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Experience providing services during construction.
• Demonstrated involvement in professional societies, community organizations, or volunteer leadership roles.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated initiator with a track record of professional society involvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and additional stock awards.
• Access to a deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.

Pay

Base salary range: $165,000.00 to $210,000.00, determined by work location and individual factors such as skills, experience, and education.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing a split between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, with flexible teleworking opportunities.

Job posted on August 26, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.