Senior Water​/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer

Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer

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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.

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At Jacobs, we share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. Supporting our clients’ long-term water reliability goals is at the heart of what we do.

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer to join our Holladay, UT office, serving the greater Salt Lake City area. As part of Jacobs, you’ll join a company with unmatched technical resources and global expertise, giving you the tools to lead projects and deliver excellence for our clients. Our Holladay office serves clients across the Wasatch Front and southern Utah, including major water districts and municipalities.

• Serve as technical lead and project manager for water and wastewater conveyance improvements, including large-diameter pipeline design, route studies, alignment alternatives, and hydraulic modeling
• Direct trenchless pipe design, condition assessment, and pipeline rehabilitation strategies across multiple projects
• Oversee development of engineering drawings and specifications for steel pipe, valve vaults, surge controls, and pressure regulation systems
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (surveying, civil, geotechnical, process mechanical, and treatment specialists) to deliver integrated solutions
• Engage directly with clients to define project scope, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure delivery excellence
• Provide oversight during construction, permitting, and stakeholder coordination
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and career development within Jacobs
• Contribute to Jacobs’ knowledge base and advance best practices in conveyance engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (other closely related engineering disciplines considered); MS preferred
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater conveyance design and project delivery
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Water
  
  CAD, Sewer
  
  CAD, HAMMER)
• Familiarity with GIS tools (ESRI ArcGIS), Bentley Micro Station, Revit, and Navisworks
• Curiosity to leverage Artificial Intelligence applications for design optimization, predictive modeling, or quality assurance
• Strong technical writing, communication, and leadership skills

Joining Jacobs means becoming part of a company with numerous technical resources, global project experience, and a culture of career development. You’ll lead challenging conveyance projects — from pipelines and pump stations to tanks and storage facilities — while shaping solutions alongside industry leaders.

Be at the forefront of our efforts to develop and refine both our digital delivery tools and practice routine, practical, infrastructure improvement approaches.

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