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Hydraulic Engineer

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22096, USA
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you an engineer with a passion for water management and a commitment to sustainable solutions? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Hydrologic Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to help our clients manage their water resources effectively and efficiently.

At Jacobs, we don't settle - join us as we look beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence.

Your most impactful mission in this role is to embrace living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and equality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. An inclusive culture with many perspectives through diverse backgrounds allows us to leverage knowledge, leadership and connection to bring forth opportunity, creativity and growth.

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.

Here's what you'll be doing:

* Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies, including the analysis of data and preparation of reports

* Develop and implement water resource management plans, floodplain management plans, and stormwater management plans

* Design and oversee the construction of water management infrastructure projects, including stormwater management systems, floodplain mapping, and floodplain modeling

* Perform quality control and quality assurance checks on project deliverables

* Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, clients, and stakeholders

* Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and regulations related to water management

* Prepare project cost estimates, schedules, and proposals

* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.

* 10+ years of intensive design experience.

* Project management and team leading experience is a bonus.

* Professional Engineer (PE) license.

* Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.

* Expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques.

* Knowledge of climate change impacts water resources.

* Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles and methodologies.

* Experience with computer modeling and simulation software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, and/or Info Works ICM and ArcGIS.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

* Analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

* Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, top-notch organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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