Entry Level Water Engineering Graduate

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase

Deferred Compensation

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA. You will plan, design, analyze, and manage water-related infrastructure and environmental systems, supporting sustainable stormwater, water supply, and wastewater solutions with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes growth, collaboration, and hands-on experience in treatment approaches and plant improvements, within a company known for innovative, cost-effective water solutions and a flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a water resources focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Strong data analysis, technical problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, analyze, and manage water-related infrastructure and environmental systems.
• Support development of sustainable stormwater, water supply, and wastewater solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects protecting public health and resources.
• In a dynamic setting, gain experience evaluating treatment approaches and planning plant improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water resources

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 are seeking a driven and curious, client-focused Entry-Level Water Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA. 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 a globally ranked design engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

The Entry Level Water Resources Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and managing water-related infrastructure and environmental systems. This role supports the development of sustainable solutions for stormwater management, water supply, wastewater systems, flood mitigation, watershed management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that protect public health, infrastructure, and natural resources.

In a dynamic working environment, you'll gain experience working on projects evaluating and selecting the best treatment approach to solve a client’s challenges, and planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements.

Grow your career with a company that is constantly pushing for more innovative and cost-effective solutions to give more people access to safe and abundant water supplies.

Here’s what you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water resources

Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, data analysis & 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) or ability to obtain within six months

Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $60,900.00 to $83,700.00. 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 05, 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.