Wastewater Engineer

Overview

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.

Your impact
Thriving communities. A healthy environment. A brighter future. What we do is more than infrastructure; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as a Mid-Level Wastewater Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the place for you!

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth are supported, and contributions to the success of the firm are rewarded.

As a Mid-Level Wastewater Engineer, you’ll work closely with project managers and discipline experts to deliver quality engineering products. Your role will focus on planning, evaluation, and design development for water infrastructure needs and projects, potentially working on multiple assignments simultaneously. Additionally, you’ll coordinate your activities across disciplines and collaborate closely with other subject matter experts and team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or other applicable Engineering disciplines
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in wastewater related disciplines
• Progressive experience developing engineering technical reports and presentations, design drawings and specifications, and/or with computer modeling
• Foundational experience with MS Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver and lead tasks
• Attention to detail, quality delivery, and client service
• EIT certification and on the path to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license

• 5+ years of engineering experience in wastewater related disciplines
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 18-months
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Design and/or project management experience
• Experience or working knowledge with Autodesk Civil 3D

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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 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 May 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.