Water Resource Recovery Project Manager - Northern California

Water Resource Recovery Project Manager - Northern California

Join Jacobs as a Water Resource Recovery Project Manager in Northern California. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to lead innovative wastewater projects and shape resilient communities.

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting‑edge technology.

What You’ll Do

• Spearhead planning, design, and construction services for cutting‑edge wastewater projects, from pipelines to pump stations to treatment facilities.
• Lead master plans and technical studies that shape the future of water recovery.
• Mentor rising talent and build lasting client relationships that drive innovation.
• Take charge of strategy, marketing, and contract negotiations to win transformative work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and tap into Jacobs’ powerhouse network of technical experts.

Why this role is essential

• At the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges.
• Build a career in a company that champions creativity, leadership, and bold ideas.
• Help grow our Northern California water resource recovery practice while working with the best team in the business.
• Shape resilient, sustainable communities, one project at a time.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure from the State of California or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated understanding of wastewater collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated self‑starter.
• Project management experience for wastewater utility projects, along with related master planning, design, and project development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and win work.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 10+ years of experience.
• Strong network with Northern California municipalities and exceptional client‑facing skills.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and inspiring collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, 401(k), company stock, deferred compensation options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

EEOC Statement
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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 October 28, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.