Water Resources Engineer
About the role
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Omaha, NE. You’ll work on projects that bring innovative solutions to municipal and industrial clients’ water and wastewater challenges locally and worldwide. Among other water-related activities, you’ll design conveyance infrastructure including pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities, and work with water, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater systems. You’ll perform calculations, use critical thinking skills to deliver technical reports, and lead the production of construction drawings and specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Qualifications
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Hydraulic Modeling experience
- Experience with trenchless pipe installation and rehabilitation technologies
- Exposure to surveying, geotechnical, and cost estimating
- Construction support services for water and wastewater projects
Benefits
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about:
- 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 $78,600.00 to $122,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
Job posted on August 04, 2026.