Senior Engineer-Water

Jacobs; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Engineer – Conveyance to lead hydraulic modelling and the design of water and wastewater systems. You will work independently on engineering tasks and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for critical infrastructure projects globally.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience, familiarity with WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS, and a track record in international projects. The role supports a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Experience supporting international water infrastructure projects.
• 8+ years in water and wastewater conveyance planning, modelling, and design.
• Understanding of water distribution networks and pumping systems.
• Experience preparing technical reports and design calculations.
• Familiarity with international design standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydraulic modelling and design of water distribution and wastewater networks.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models for planning and design studies.
• Coordinate with GIS, BIM, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare design calculations and technical reports.
• Support project leads and contribute to capital investment plans.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Water distribution

Wastewater design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Water Resources (preferred)

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that create a more connected and sustainable future. As a Senior Engineer 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.

Role Outline / Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer – Conveyance, you will independently deliver engineering and modelling tasks for water and wastewater network projects while supporting project leads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Duties

• 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 the 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 elevate 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 related discipline.
• Experience supporting international water infrastructure projects.

Preferred

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

AtJacobs 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 working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.