Lead Engineer-Water

Jacobs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Engineer – Conveyance to provide day‑to‑day technical leadership for water and wastewater network projects in Mumbai. You will support multidisciplinary teams and deliver project tasks within agreed schedules and budgets.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to BIM‑enabled workflows, and help develop technical proposals and design reviews across international infrastructure projects. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance planning and design.
• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling and network design.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience on international infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, modelling, and design of water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Perform and review hydraulic analyses for networks.
• Guide network layouts, sizing, hydraulics, and reports.
• Coordinate with treatment, civil, mechanical, electrical, BIM, and GIS teams.
• Review calculations, drawings, and reports for quality and standards.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and client meetings.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project leadership

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Water Resources/Environmental Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWorks ICM

InfoWater WS Pro

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

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.

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our water business, this means delivering resilient and efficient water and wastewater conveyance systems that support communities and enable sustainable growth.

Lead Engineer – Conveyance

As a Lead Engineer – Conveyance, you will provide day‑to‑day technical leadership for water and wastewater network projects and support multidisciplinary project delivery teams.

Role Outline / Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Lead the planning, modelling, and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Perform and review hydraulic analyses for water and wastewater networks.
• Lead development and review of
  • Network layouts and system configurations
  • Pipeline sizing calculations
  • Hydraulic profiles
  • Pumping and rising main assessments
  • Technical reports and design documentation
• Support master planning studies including
  • Demand forecasting
  • Load assessment
  • Capacity assessment
  • Network expansion planning
• Undertake network optioneering and evaluate alternative solutions based on technical, operational, and whole‑life cost considerations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including treatment, civil, mechanical, electrical, BIM, and GIS disciplines.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, client specifications, and applicable design standards.
• Support project managers in planning, monitoring, and delivering project tasks within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
• Contribute to technical proposals, fee estimates, and bid submissions.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Support implementation of digital delivery and BIM‑enabled workflows.

Must Have

• WaterGEMS
• SewerGEMS

Preferred

• InfoWorks ICM
• InfoWater WS Pro
• ArcGIS Pro
• QGIS
• Civil 3D
• Navisworks

Key Behaviors

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
• Effective leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and project deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance planning and design.
• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling and network design.
• Strong understanding of
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Pump stations and rising mains
  • Network optimisation principles
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing technical deliverables and providing technical direction to project teams.
• Experience in client interactions and technical presentations.
• Familiarity with BIM‑enabled project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on international infrastructure projects.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Water Resources, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering.

We offer flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a range of social, health and wellbeing initiatives to support your professional growth.