Jacobs

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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 As global supply and demand for water intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges demands different thinking – and that’s where we come in. We’re seeking a Water Treatment/Pumping Project Manager to join our mid-Atlantic and East Central region. Someone who can use their vast experience in the water industry and apply it to today’s challenges. As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design of water treatment and pumping facilities as well as help lead clients to the correct treatment approach by utilizing modeling tools, bench scale analysis, pilot plant design and operation, and full-scale design, construction and commissioning of water treatment plants and pump stations. You’ll have the opportunity to work with conventional and advanced treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular media filtration, biological filtration, membrane filtration, disinfection (ozone, UV, chlorine), adsorption technologies, and other treatment processes.  We’ll rely on you to support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects, as well as work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that you are leading, developing long-term client relationships. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.  Learn from our senior project managers and technologists who are experts in the industry, with the expectation that you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers. Here's what you'll need • The ideal candidate will sit near one of our major offices within the East Central or Mid-Atlantic region. • Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering • Need to demonstrate the skill set of being able to successfully manage muti-disciplined teams for large projects (i.e. design fees greater than $4M) • Extensive years of experience in relevant water treatment and process engineering, including water, wastewater, and reuse systems • Planning and design experience in water distribution system, including pipelines, pumps stations and storage tanks • Planning and design experience in wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump station, and treatment plants and knowledgeable about water systems • Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, master planning, and treatment processes and technologies • Strong communication skills, both written and oral • Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities • Minimum of 15 years experience in the consulting engineering industry • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure is required. • Relocation assistance will be considered but not guaranteed. Ideally, You’ll Also Have  • Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.