Fisheries Project Manager

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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.
We’re seeking a Fisheries Project Manager to support delivering world‑class projects for our fisheries clients in our Bellevue office.

As a Fisheries Project Manager you’ll lead a team of engineers through the design process, interact directly with clients, develop and deliver engineering design tasks in the planning and design of fish hatcheries and aquaculture systems, and mentor ambition mid‑level engineers. You will serve as a Project Manager/Design Manager, performing technical tasks and coordinating resource use to accomplish multiple concurrent fisheries projects.

Your responsibilities may include planning and design‑related management and technical support for upstream and downstream fish collection and sorting facilities, fish passage and screening, acclimation facilities, aquaculture water treatment, and design of process water supply and treatment systems, utilities, wastewater, hydraulics, pipelines, pump stations, and coordination of design team activities.

We’ll rely on you to lead business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects as well as perform the role of Project Manager supporting various projects and programs within a defined client portfolio. You’ll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract.

Using your fisheries technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long‑term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required. If not a Washington State PE, must be able to obtain this within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Ongoing Project Management / Design Management experience providing leadership and oversight of project delivery.

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including in engineering design projects related to fish hatcheries, aquaculture, drinking water systems or treatment, wastewater systems or treatment, water intakes, pump stations, or water resource projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, proposals and/or reports.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Full‑time

Not Applicable

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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 December 16, 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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

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