Mid-Level Drinking Water Treatment Engineer

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•Portland, OR

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Want to change the world? Challenge Accepted! Join Jacobs - Shape the Future of Water and make a lasting impact with us. Water is Life. At Jacobs, we're redefining what's possible in water.â¯From conventional treatment to potable reuse, we deliver the critical resources communities and industries need to thrive. At Jacobs, we take a triple-bottom-line focus and a OneWater mentality to tackle emerging contaminants of concern, including PFAS. If you're passionate about making a difference, join the firm that is ENR-ranked #1 across multiple categories and recipient of the Stockholm Industry Water Award for leadership in potable reuse and public acceptance. With over 9,000 water professionals worldwide, we're expanding in the Pacific Northwest and seeking mid-level drinking water leaders. Help us drive innovation, deliver impactful projects, and shape the future of water. Choose Your Path As a seasoned water professional, you have options. At Jacobs, you'll lead transformative projects-large and small-across planning, design, and delivery (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build). With a robust local and global backlog, you'll have the flexibility to grow into leadership, technical excellence, or client-focused roles-your path, your choice. As part of our team, you'll engage as a subject matter expert in drinking water and reuse treatment technologies. You'll leverage your expertise in process, pilot scale evaluations, treatment technologies, and applicable regulatory frameworks to collaborate with our team to strategize and deliver meaningful solutions for water treatment project challenges locally, nationally, and across the globe. Grow Your Career We invest in your success. With formal mentoring, dedicated training and conference budgets, and personalized career planning, you'll thrive in a culture that values both technical mastery and project leadership, inclusive of subject matter experts-many based right here in the Northwest. Our Bellevue, Seattle, Corvallis, and Portland offices are home to some of the industry's top talent. You'll work side by side with global leaders in water innovation, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and best practices that keep you at the forefront of the field. Culture, Flexibility & Balance Bring your whole, authentic self to work in an inclusive environment supported by our Jacobs Employee Networks (JENs). Enjoy flexible work options (hybrid schedules, flexible hours), generous PTO, and a strong sense of community. From day one, you'll be paired with aâ¯Northwest Onboarding Navigatorâ¯to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing support throughout your career. Ready to make an impact? Join Jacobs and help deliver safe, reliable drinking water to communities across the Northwest and beyond.â¯Shape the future. Build what's next. Thrive with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
A minimum of 5 years of progressive process engineering and project delivery experience in drinking water treatment, including process planning, evaluations, piloting, modeling, and detailed design
Proven experience working on drinking water treatment projects
Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, master planning, and/or treatment processes and technologies
Familiarity with State and Federal government regulatory frameworks related to water treatment
Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities
Professional Engineering license in Western United States or ability to transfer PE license (e.g. California, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master's or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
8 or more years of direct experience in water treatment
A strong network with local municipalities or other water/wastewater clients

Benefits

health and welfare benefits
medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
a 401(k) plan
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
certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

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