Industrial Water Principal

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. Your impact Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Global Principal to join our East‑Central Water Team.

Responsibilities

• Support our growing industrial water practice and lead planning, design, and construction projects for local and national private/industrial water clients.
• Support both municipal and industrial water projects, with the opportunity to chart your own career.
• Lead teams of technical engineers and staff.
• Help shape organizational strategy.
• Serve as a key client representative.
• Deliver innovative solutions to clients.
• Work location is flexible with teleworking opportunities.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Project Delivery experience.
• Experience providing services during construction.
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations.
• Self‑motivated initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams (preferred).

Skills

• MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit experience.

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 $165,000.00 to $210,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy,