Entry-Level Water Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Integrated Design & Delivery (IDD) Engineer to support planning, design, and execution of complex water infrastructure projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work with owners, engineers, contractors, and operators to optimize outcomes using IDD principles.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering degree, EIT, and seek PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related Engineering is required.
• EIT certification is required; PE license preferred or achievable.
• Experience or interest in water and wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, or conveyance systems.
• Understanding of collaborative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, Design-Build, or IPD is preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and Microsoft Office applications.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on planning, design, and delivery of water/wastewater projects.
• Participate in integrated project workshops and stakeholder sessions to align objectives and strategies.
• Support development of treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and conveyance systems.
• Coordinate with design, construction, operations, and client teams to identify opportunities for innovation and risk reduction.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery strategy implementation.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to value engineering, constructability reviews, and alternative delivery evaluations.
• Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance activities.
• Use digital engineering tools to improve project efficiency and communication.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and coordination meetings.

Skills

EIT certification

PE license preferred

Water/wastewater design

Collaborative delivery

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Integrated Design & Delivery (IDD) Engineer to support planning, design, and execution of complex water infrastructure projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work with owners, engineers, contractors, and operators to optimize outcomes using IDD principles.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering degree, EIT, and seek PE licensure.