Entry Level Drinking Water Treatment Engineer

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

PPTO policy and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking engineers to work on challenging drinking water treatment projects in our region and beyond. You’ll collaborate with a core team on planning studies, pilot evaluations, design, and field assignments, delivering practical solutions for water treatment challenges locally and globally.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, data analysis, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; hybrid work options are available, with a focus on delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
• Educational emphasis and strong interest in drinking water treatment system design and operation
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• A GPA of at least 3.0
• Master’s or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Hydraulic modelling experience (e.g. Fathom, AutoPIPE)
• Wet chemistry laboratory skills

Skills

Oral and written comms

Data analysis

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

Master’s or graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

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

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

As part of our team, you will work with a core group of engineers and designers on some of the most complex drinking water treatment projects in our region. You will work in planning studies, pilot scale evaluations, treatment technologies, process/mechanical engineering, and field assignments to collaborate with our team to deliver meaningful solutions for water treatment project challenges locally, nationally, and across the globe. The work will involve technical studies, computer modelling, technical writing, engineering design, and engineering services during construction.

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 delivery teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with these teams as we work to build a company like no other.

Join us and continue the development of your skills and advancement of your career path as you explore all that you can do across our global company and share your knowledge along the way.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
• Educational emphasis and strong interest in drinking water treatment system design and operation
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A GPA of at least 3.0
• Master’s or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)
• Previous work experience in engineering, construction, or facility operations
• Completed internship in a water treatment-related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Hydraulic modelling experience (e.g. Fathom, AutoPIPE)
• Wet chemistry laboratory skills

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 $67,725.00 to $99,880.00. 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 October 23, 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.