Water Resources Design Engineer / Design Manager

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re redefining what’s possible—designing and delivering innovative water infrastructure that makes the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. Join us as we partner with influential clients to protect our communities and shape a sustainable future. We are looking for a passionate Water Resources Design Engineer / Design Manager with a strong technical background to lead the delivery of cutting-edge water resource projects across the West Central region and beyond. You’ll partner with Project Managers and engineers to ensure excellence in design, client satisfaction, and project success—all while working with a dynamic team that feels like family.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of stormwater improvements such as stream restoration, ecosystem improvements, dams, detention and water quality facilities, floodplain improvements, stormwater conveyance systems, and other critical water resources infrastructure.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, scour analyses, stormwater management planning, and assist with environmental permitting.
• Provide quality construction documents such as drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Support construction activities, including submittal reviews, requests for information, field and change orders, site inspection, and client and contractor coordination.
• Support, guide, and manage the design team, including internal staff and subconsultants.
• Assist project managers with project management duties and be a key client contact.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or the ability to transfer registration from another state.
• At least 8 years of engineering design experience including at least 2 years of experience managing coordination between subconsultants, external partners, and multidiscipline engineering teams in water resources, stream restoration, stormwater management, floodplain studies, or environmental permitting.
• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, which may include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D, EPASWMM, StormCAD, or similar water-related software.
• Experience with or an understanding of design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation / ORD, or similar design and 3-dimensional grading software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes.
• Prior experience as a lead engineer on water resources related projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $172,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on May 11, 2026.