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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 are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Mid-level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our strong and growing Water Group in Philadelphia and take your career to the next level with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

As part of our East Central team in Philadelphia, PA you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll get to work with a company that has been ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance for decades. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow.

This position will primarily support senior level engineers and project managers with the growth and delivery of our municipal water/wastewater projects. You’ll also assist project managers on large, complex projects and work with subject matter experts in offices throughout the United States.

You will be responsible for conducting evaluations, preparing conceptual and detailed design drawings, and construction specifications at municipal water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.

The applicant should be self-motivated with a long-term desire to grow personally as well as professionally. Each project will provide career opportunities while delivering transformative projects for our clients.

This position will require you to work independently while also supporting multi-discipline design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies.

You’ll be able to grow and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to support project permitting and to demonstrate your business acumen skills when we ask you to communicate/work directly with clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, or the ability to obtain reciprocity, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and/or Delaware.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive process engineering and project delivery experience with wastewater and/or industrial treatment, including process planning, evaluations, piloting, modeling, and design (research experience will count).

• Proven experience working on water and wastewater treatment projects

• Have a strong understanding of current federal, state and local regulations, design guidelines, and permit requirements to support project success.

• Experience working in multi-discipline project teams

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.   

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Master’s or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

• 7 or more years of direct experience in wastewater treatment (ideally including planning, design, permitting, construction phase services, and commissioning)

• Proficiency in water and wastewater treatment chemistry, experience with PFAS removal and degradation

• Project Delivery experience MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit

• Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget

• Experience providing services during construction

• Willingness to mentor junior engineers

• Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.