Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join the Reno/Southwest-Central Water Resources team. You’ll work on water and wastewater design projects across all phases, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions.

This role emphasizes in-person work within the Reno area, with a hybrid policy. Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited degree, EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months, and an interest in pursuing PE licensure within five years.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• In-person work locally from Reno; must live within commuting distance.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Desire to obtain PE licensure within 5 years.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with water and construction-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Review of construction plans for quantity takeoffs.
• Field investigation in support of construction project development.
• Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, and third parties in the preparation of construction assignments.
• Support the construction team to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved specifications and client quality standards.
• Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering degree

Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As global demand for water and environmental stewardship intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges demands different thinking - and that’s where we come in. At Jacobs, we are driven by our passion for making the world a better place by providing our clients with sustainable and meaningful solutions.

We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our Reno/Southwest-Central Water Resources team. An ideal candidate will be someone who can use their passion and apply it to today’s challenges, while reinventing tomorrow. Our water resources team serves the top clients in the Reno metropolitan area and along the Sierras.

As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful projects. You'll have the opportunity to work on water and wastewater design projects, and many other water-related projects. Our projects include all phases, including planning studies and master plans, modeling, alternatives evaluations, preliminary and final design, decision modeling and optimization, cost analysis, permitting, land acquisition, services during construction, and more.

This opening also seeks someone interested or with a background in construction management engineering. Some additional tasks related to construction management would include the following:

• Review of construction plans for quantity takeoffs,
• Field investigation in support of construction project development,
• Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, and third parties in the preparation of construction assignments,
• Support the construction team to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved specifications and client quality standards,
• Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and

Every member of our team supports business development efforts and helps in the pursuit of new projects. Our team members work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that they are leading to develop long-term client relationships. At Jacobs, you can design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

If you want to become an expert in your engineering discipline, look no further. Opportunities abound to learn from our senior staff, who are experts in the industry, with the intent that one day you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers as you grow in your own career.

Jacobs is supportive of the new future of work, with the flexibility to work remotely while still working closely with your team. Expectations may vary depending on location. While hybrid working is commonplace at Jacobs, our Reno Water Resources team is looking for candidates local to the Northern Nevada area.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited University program.
• Interest in and understanding of water and construction related projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, self-teaching, initiator.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• This position requires in-person activities which will require the successful candidate to live within a commutable distance from our Reno, Nevada Office. It is required you live locally within the metropolitan Reno area or plan to relocate yourself. This position does not provide relocation.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience with various software programs, which may include: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD (Civil 3D) or MicroStation
• Experience with various water-related software programs
• Desire to obtain your Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure within the next 5 years

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 $88,000.00. 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.

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 .