Senior Engineer-Water

Jacobs; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Health and wellbeing events

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Engineer – Conveyance to contribute to planning, hydraulic modelling, and design of critical water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure worldwide. You will undertake modelling, prepare designs for water mains and sewer networks, and coordinate with GIS, BIM, and other teams.

The role emphasizes delivering quality engineering, reviewing calculations, and supporting client submissions while mentoring graduates and junior engineers within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance planning, modelling, and design.
• Experience using industry-standard hydraulic modelling software.
• Understanding of water distribution networks, wastewater collection systems, pumping systems and rising mains, master planning principles.
• Experience preparing technical reports and design calculations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Familiarity with international design standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydraulic modelling and engineering design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models for planning and design studies.
• Perform demand and load assessments, capacity analyses, hydraulic calculations, and network performance evaluations.
• Prepare engineering designs for water mains, sewer networks, rising mains, and related conveyance infrastructure.
• Conduct network optioneering and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparation of capital investment plans and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with GIS, BIM, civil, mechanical, electrical, and treatment teams.
• Review model outputs and engineering calculations for technical accuracy.
• Support preparation of client presentations and technical submissions.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Identify technical risks and mitigate issues when required.
• Provide guidance and support to graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Water Resources or related

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWorks ICM

InfoWater WS Pro

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

At Jacobs, we challenge current practices 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. Our mission is to turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Impact

As a Senior Engineer – Conveyance within our Water business, you will contribute to the planning, hydraulic modelling, and design of critical water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure projects serving communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydraulic modelling and engineering design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models for planning and design studies.
• Perform:
  • Demand and load assessments
  • Capacity analyses
  • Hydraulic calculations
  • Network performance evaluations
• Prepare engineering designs for:
  • Water mains
  • Sewer networks
  • Rising mains
  • Associated conveyance infrastructure
• Conduct network optioneering and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparation of capital investment plans and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with GIS, BIM, civil, mechanical, electrical, and treatment teams.
• Review model outputs and engineering calculations for technical accuracy.
• Support preparation of client presentations and technical submissions.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Identify technical risks and mitigate issues when required.
• Provide guidance and support to graduate and junior engineers.

Key Software Tools

Must Have

• WaterGEMS
• SewerGEMS

Preferred

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

Key Behaviors

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive and proactive approach to project delivery.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance planning, modelling, and design.
• Experience using industry‑standard hydraulic modelling software.
• Understanding of:
  • Water distribution networks
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Pumping systems and rising mains
  • Master planning principles
• Experience preparing technical reports and design calculations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Familiarity with international design standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting international water infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

At Jacobs, we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career on key projects in an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are – this counts! We believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver your best work.