Industrial Water Principal

Position 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. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Global Principal to join our East‑Central Water Team.

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomises the  why  of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

This position will support our growing industrial water practice and will lead planning, design, and construction projects for our local and national private/industrial water clients. You will have opportunities to support both municipal and industrial water projects with the chance to chart your own career. You will lead teams of technical engineers and staff, help shape organizational strategy, serve as a key client representative, and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Location is flexible with teleworking opportunities.

The candidate will: plan, design, and manage industrial water/wastewater projects for private and industrial clients; oversee both municipal and industrial water projects; lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers; serve as key client representative; and deliver innovative solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least 8 years of consulting experience with industrial water and wastewater clients.
• Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater unit processes and technologies, master planning and condition assessments.
• Willingness to learn Jacobs’ proprietary tools.
• Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers.
• Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget.

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Project Delivery experience with Micro Station, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience providing services during construction.
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations.
• Self‑motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participation in diverse teams.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you. 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.

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

Base salary range: $160,000 to $210,000, determined by work location and additional factors such as experience and education.

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.