Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

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

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with a top globally ranked engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to build technical teams and lead creation of planning, design, and construction documents for river and stream restoration, water supply, irrigation, dam breach analysis, and stormwater quality retrofit projects in our Boise, e.

You will have a chance to be a leader in improving the water infrastructure across our state and throughout the Northwest region. As a key member of our local and regional teams, you’ll participate in challenging and engaging water resources projects – leading all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from concept through detailed design and construction services.

You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued market success. You will be responsible for leading project teams and communicating between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies.

Join our team and help us lay the foundation for our growth in these markets.

In addition to leading project planning and design, you will be a critical member of the Boise Water Leadership team. You’ll work closely with Department and Group Leaders and Client Account Managers to provide guidance and leadership within the Water Group. You’ll mentor Water Resources Group staff and help identify potential project pursuits, prepare qualifications and proposals, and support staff growth.

You will have the opportunity to help grow our business and also grow our local and regional teams.

You’ll promote inclusion and diversity within the office and the Water Team, ensuring staff are given meaningful and equitable opportunities to progress their careers within Jacobs. This is an opportunity to provide leadership and support staff as part of our Boise, Idaho, and broader Northwest Water team.

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will contribute to a variety of exciting infrastructure studies and projects including some of the region’s leading large-scale projects for local agencies, municipalities and federal entities. Work may include planning and design from concept level to final construction documents, feasibility studies and hydraulic reports. Typical activities include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, feasibility reports, detailed calculations, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and mentoring early-career staff.

Hydrology and hydraulic models used include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-Res Sim, SRH-2D, and other tools to meet Federal, State and local agency requirements.

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering or related field such as Water Resources Science
• 10+ years of experience in water resources, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis, conveyance, restoration and drainage design, and/or watershed modeling
• Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career engineers

Preferred

• Master of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering or related field such as Water Resources Science
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-Res Sim, SRH-2D)
• Experience with…