Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Water

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

In Jackson, MS we are hard at working to provide much-needed upgrades to our water plants, wastewater plants, and other supporting infrastructure around the city. We're looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team in Jackson, MS to help us design and implement these solutions. In this role, you will participate in a variety of tasks including:

• Assist and lead in the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering reports, engineer’s cost estimates, and quantity take-offs.
• Observe and document field and construction activities primarily related to your designs, ensure proper construction, and provide on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions
• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, operations staff, and all stakeholders to ensure the overall success of the projects.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to help coordinate clients, contractors, other engineering firms, and internal staff for the delivery of this critical program.
• Work alongside Project Management and Construction Management staff in planning, leading, and commissioning projects from design through construction.
• Assist Project Technologists and Subject Matter Experts in the analysis, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment technologies.
• Serve as Task Manager for various projects related to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and compliance.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering or other Biology/Chemistry related field.
• At least 2 + years of experience in a water/wastewater-related field (drinking water; wastewater and sewer; civil and utilities; etc.)
• Engineer Intern (EI license) or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Progressive experience developing engineering technical reports and presentations, design drawings and specifications, and/or computer modeling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver and lead tasks.
• Willingness to drive design, gather data and interact with plant operations staff.
• Attention to detail, quality delivery, and client service.
• Foundational experience with MS Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain one in 6 months.
• Design and/or project management experience.
• Experience or working knowledge with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and moving targets.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

63,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

86,900.00

Jacobs’ 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 $63,200.00 to $86,900.00. 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.

Locations

CityStateCountryJacksonMississippiUnited States