Entry Level Civil Water Engineer

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

PPTO with 7 holidays and caregiver-lea

Job summary

Jacobs in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Water team. You’ll support planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering with coursework in hydraulics and water/wastewater treatment, and can work independently or in teams within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Relevant water / wastewater coursework or projects.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations related to hydraulics modeling, pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents.
• Participate in the development of drawings and design packages
• Conduct data collection, field investigations, and site visits
• Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions, and conducting field inspections.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including environmental, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers and architects.
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating, and budget tracking activities.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and company quality standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Water/Wastewater coursework

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

WaterCAD

SewerGEMS

InfoWater

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

Jacobs is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our growing Huntsville, Alabama Water team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and academic coursework in hydraulics, water and wastewater treatment, and construction engineering/management. The successful candidate will support planning, design, and construction projects that improve water infrastructure and enhance the communities we serve.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will gain hands-on experience in water, wastewater, and conveyance system projects while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations related to hydraulics modeling, pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents.
• Participate in the development of drawings and design packages
• Conduct data collection, field investigations, and site visits
• Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions, and conducting field inspections.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including environmental, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers and architects.
• Support project scheduling, cost estimating, and budget tracking activities.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and company quality standards.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Relevant water / wastewater coursework or projects
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or research experience related to water, wastewater, municipal infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, or similar engineering software.
• Understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles and construction practices.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain in the first year

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. 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.

Job posted on August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.