Entry Level Water Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 5,900 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Milwaukee/Madison is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer to support senior engineers on water, wastewater and water resources projects for diverse clients.

The role offers exposure to planning, design, and plant improvements with a focus on high-quality work and professional development. The ideal candidate holds a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, strong communication skills, and excellent organization to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
• Top notch organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in delivering cutting-edge projects for federal, state, regional and local clients.
• Plan and design treatment systems and plant improvements; evaluate and select best approaches to solve clients' challenges.
• Grow your career with a company that emphasizes innovative, cost-effective solutions and meaningful professional development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

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

Developed countries take safe drinking water for granted, but it is truly a modern marvel. By staying on top of the most advanced drinking water and wastewater treatment technologies and water resources management best practices, we continue to move our industry forward. There is a wide variety of water, wastewater and water resources projects that you will be exposed to, and you will have the opportunity to support senior engineers in delivering cutting-edge projects for our federal, state, regional and local clients. As a valued member of our teams in Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin, you'll have the chance to support projects both in your own backyard, and beyond.

In a dynamic working environment, you'll gain experience working on projects evaluating and selecting the best approach to solve our clients’ challenges, planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements, and improving watershed quality. Grow your career with a company that constantly pushes for more innovative and cost-effective solutions to give more people access to safe and abundant water supplies, focuses on delivering highest-quality work, provides an inclusive work environment, and offers meaningful professional development opportunities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited program
• Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, data analysis and technical problem-solving skills
• Top notch organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months

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 $82,000.00. 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 17, 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 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 .