Industrial Water Principal

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At Jacobs, we are 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. We transform abstract ideas into realities that benefit the world.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Global Principal to join our East‑Central Water Team. This position will support our growing industrial water practice and lead planning, design, and construction projects for local and national private/industrial water clients. You will support municipal and industrial water projects, lead teams of technical engineers, shape organizational strategy, serve as a key client representative, and deliver innovative solutions.

The role is flexible with teleworking opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients.
• Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater unit processes and technologies, master planning and condition assessments.
• Willingness to learn Jacobs’ proprietary tools.
• Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers.
• Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule, and budget.

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Project delivery experience with Micro Station, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Experience providing services during construction.
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Involvement in professional society organizations or community/volunteer leadership roles.
• Self‑motivated initiator with demonstrated interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan and the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off 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 bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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.

Job posted on April 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 to deliver their best work.

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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.