Civil Engineer (Water)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Engineer, where your expertise in hydrology and hydraulics will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable water management solutions. This exciting position involves leading technical projects, utilizing cutting-edge modeling software, and collaborating with a dedicated team to tackle water quality challenges. With a commitment to your professional growth and opportunities to expand your skills across a global platform, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you are passionate about making a difference in water resources and environmental engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water resources.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling and water quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical tasks in hydrology, hydraulics, and site civil design.
• Develop water resources modeling and analyses for various projects.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Water Quality Management

Data Analysis

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AES

CivilD

WSPGW

HEC-RAS

Flowmaster

HY-8

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

Water is playing an essential role in our health and well-being, now more than ever. At Jacobs, we believe in dreaming big while keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground. If you are interested in bringing a different way of thinking to everything you do, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Civil Engineer in Irvine, CA who will support local and regional water quality BMP designs, hydrology/hydraulic modeling, and site civil designs.

As a key member of our team, you’ll perform specialized technical tasks associated with hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, and site civil grading & drainage. You’ll serve as a responsible technical lead, performing engineering tasks and coordinating the use of resources to accomplish multiple, concurrent water, environmental, or transportation projects. Using our cutting-edge, proprietary tools and modeling software, you’ll develop and apply water resources modeling and analyses to support local, regional, state, and federal water management planning, hydrology & hydraulic analyses, and facilities operations and design studies.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Emphasis on water resources preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California.
• Demonstrated experience with water resources modeling, land development, site civil design, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Experience with Southern California local hydrology modeling software such as AES, CivilD preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WSPGW, HEC-RAS, Flowmaster, HY-8, Culvert Design, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis & technical problem solving, organizational skills, multitasking ability, and computer skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Permitting experience is also a plus.
• Knowledge of California hydrology and water resources is preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $115,400.00 to $180,250.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.