Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

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$67,725.00/yr - $99,880.00/yr

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 has always been about raising the bar and delivering with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus.

As global demand for water and environmental stewardship intensifies, solving the world's most complex water challenges demands different thinking – and that's where we come in. At Jacobs, we are driven by our passion for making the world a better place by providing our clients with sustainable and meaningful solutions.

We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our Colorado Water Resources team. An ideal candidate will be someone who can use their passion and apply it to today’s challenges while reinventing tomorrow. Our water resources team serves top clients in the Denver metropolitan area and along the Colorado Front Range, including the Mile High Flood District, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, City of Aurora, City and County of Denver, City of Fort Collins, City of Boulder, and more.

The team supports all phases of projects from planning studies and master plans to design, permitting, and construction services.

As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver successful projects. You will have the opportunity to work on hydrologic and 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, stormwater conveyance design, floodplain modeling, river and ecosystem restoration, dams, reservoirs, and many other water‑related projects. Projects include planning studies, master plans, modeling, alternatives evaluations, preliminary and final design, decision modeling and optimization, cost analysis, permitting, land acquisition, construction services, and more.

Every member of the team supports business development and works directly with clients on the projects they lead, developing long‑term relationships. Opportunities abound to learn from senior staff and eventually mentor younger engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited university program
• Interest in and understanding of water‑related projects
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• Self‑motivated, self‑teaching, initiator
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Must live within the metropolitan Denver/Loveland area or plan to relocate; no relocation assistance provided

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD (Civil 3D), or Micro Station
• Experience with water‑related software programs
• Desire to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within the next 5 years

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you. You have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; and eligibility for deferred compensation or an Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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