Mid-Level Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Mid-Level Water/Wastewater Project Manager

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. This role is part of our Water Solutions Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a Mid‑Level Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will help lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater facilities for conventional and design‑build projects ranging from $1M to over $250M in construction value.

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• Manage and support the planning and design of water and wastewater facilities, addressing challenges such as emerging contaminants and nutrient removal.
• Oversee diverse projects in water treatment, wastewater treatment, conveyance, and modeling.
• Serve as a primary client interface, leading workshops, facilitating discussions, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
• Drive project coordination across disciplines and uphold quality standards throughout all design phases.
• Mentor engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to technical strategies and design planning for project pursuits, leveraging client insights to shape innovative solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 7+ years of experience in detailed design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and conveyance systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in construction and startup of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Design experience with advanced wastewater processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in distributed team environments.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, your well‑being, and your security. 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.

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.

Job posted on November 25, 2025. This position is open for at least 3 days.