Senior Stormwater Engineer​/Senior Landscape Architect

Market

Water

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

Sustainable infrastructure achieves our client's infrastructure goals while also meeting community needs and being resilient to future conditions. Help us serve our clients and communities by designing beautiful, creative, cost-effective, and high-performing stormwater infrastructure.

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect to lead stormwater planning, design, and construction documents for stormwater retrofit, transportation, and site development projects, as well as lead client engagement and business development throughout Oregon and southwestern WA from our downtown Portland, OR office.

In addition to supporting other water, transportation, and architectural projects, the Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect, will have a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge stormwater focused projects, including water quality retrofits and other community-centered multi-benefit projects. Jacobs is a regional and national leader in green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions; you will be integrated into our national urban stormwater professional practice network, receiving technical support and also project opportunities.

This candidate will also partner with our regional environmental restoration and water resources practices, bringing integrated solutions to our clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

In this position you will lead stormwater analysis and design and hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of water resources-related projects, including water quality retrofits, habitat restoration, transit, and site development projects. Work may include design from concept level to final construction documents, including writing and assembling stormwater and H&H reports; preparing and/or managing illustrative communications exhibits for project proposals, concept developments, and public presentations;

and/or supporting construction administration. Candidates with a wide variety of successful design and task leadership experience will be viewed favorably.

Typical activities may include performing H&H analysis; providing and/or reviewing detailed calculations; overseeing the production of construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and cost estimates; communicating designs and technical information to clients, community stakeholders, permitting agencies, and internal team members; and delegating similar tasks to early- and mid-career staff. Software typically used for projects include SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, HEC-HMS, Info Works ICM, the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM), MGSFlood, Adobe Creative Suite tools, and others required to meet State, local, and Federal agency requirements.

You will have the opportunity to exercise judgment and make recommendations in the development and creation of storm drainage plans for complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with the potential for multiple types of construction delivery methods, such as design-build. In this role you will have ample opportunity for career growth as you lead engineering teams and support staff development.

Here's what you'll need

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and/ or Landscape Architecture degree (BLA/BSLA/MLA)

* 10+ years of experience working in H&H analysis, stormwater and BMP/LID design, as well as watershed modeling.

Experience with effectively communicating about design deliverables to clients and community stakeholders.

* Technically-focused, with demonstrated experience developing contract documents, including plans, details, specifications, and cost estimates

* Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career staff

* Ability to lead and direct project teams while overseeing design and project development

* PE or PLA license

* Strong experience with CAD…