Project Engineer - Water Design Build

Design Build Recruiter at Jacobs (Paramount and Ally Alum)

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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Support our Design‑Build water clients across the U.S. and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Water/Wastewater Project Engineer, you will protect one of our planet’s most precious resources. You’ll work full‑time onsite with the Jacobs design‑build team, vendors and subcontractors to schedule and coordinate work between trades while ensuring technical documentation (submittals, RFIs, design changes, and record documents) is up to date.

• Natural self‑starters with the ability to identify issues and collaborate as necessary toward resolution.
• Working directly and cohesively with both the design team and construction team for efficient issue resolution.
• Opportunities on projects across the country, especially in California, at project completion.

• Work with vendors, subcontractors and Engineering to achieve timely submittal approval.
• Coordinate RFIs to resolution with the assistance of the Engineering team.
• Expedite equipment to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate and maintain the schedule associated with responsible scope.
• Manage and maintain as‑built drawings and documentation.
• Assist with monthly cost projections for subcontractors and vendors.
• Support project plan implementation for quality, change management, and safety.
• Create and distribute meeting agendas, attend meetings, take notes, and publish notes and action item lists.

• At least 3 years of Project Engineering experience within water/wastewater.
• Bachelor of Science in an applicable field.
• Construction project internships/experience.
• Working knowledge of construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

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.

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 January 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting