Water Resource Engineer

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  
Your Impact:

This position will focus on regional and statewide water resources planning and management with a strong emphasis on watershed resilience planning, water resources systems, climate and hydrology, and coastal resilience. Project work could include technical evaluations in support of climate risk assessments, resilience plans, reservoir system operations, regional water supply reliability, system dynamics model development and application, coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics and water quality, water supply planning, facility planning, watershed protection, surface water and groundwater hydrology, and drainage/flood control. Ideal candidates would have an understanding of water resources, climate change and resiliency, and coastal processes. Must have previous numerical modeling experience related to water resources systems. Must have the ability to work with clients and client service managers to help procure and deliver projects. Must have the ability to attend meetings at Jacobs and client offices.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

•    B.S. degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering with 5-10 years previous experience.
•    M.S. degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
•    E.I.T. with the intention of obtaining California PE in future.
•    Knowledge of mathematical optimization, linear programming, hydraulic, and/or hydrodynamic models.
•    Computer modeling, programming (examples include VBA, Python, and/or R), Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel), and GIS experience is highly desirable.
•    Knowledge of California hydrology and water resources is preferred.
•    Position requires excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis, and technical problem solving, strong organizational skills, multitasking ability and excellent computer skills.

 

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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $89,100 to $139,150. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

 

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.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.