Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 58,656 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Cary, NC, is seeking an entry-level water/wastewater engineer to support various drinking water and wastewater treatment projects. The role involves planning and designing treatment systems while collaborating with a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Jacobs offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and methods required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work on complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of drinking water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Write, review, and provide input to planning or design reports.
• Work to maintain cooperative partnerships for successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

pdf editors (BlueBeam preferred)

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

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are currently looking for an entry level water/wastewater engineer who will support a variety of drinking water and wastewater treatment and potable reuse engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of projects. Working with other members of our team, you'll work on infrastructure projects evaluating and selecting the best treatment approach to solve a client’s challenges and planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements. As part of our team, you will also have the opportunity to work with treatment processes that may include coagulation, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, secondary biological treatment, granular media filtration, biological filtration, membrane filtration, disinfection (ozone, UV, free chlorine, chloramine), post-filter adsorption, and other treatment processes. You’ll also play a role in improving the resiliency of our clients’ assets.

This role will encompass delivering projects with a focus on data collection, organization, and reporting. The position requires excellent technical skills combined with an acumen for project delivery, consulting, and client service. At Jacobs, you’ll have an opportunity to engage with local, regional, and national subject matter experts to deliver innovative solutions that directly benefit our local communities.

Here’s What You’ll be Doing

• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and work in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Write, review, and provide clear, concise input to planning or design reports
• Effectively work with project teams with diverse technical skill sets and geographic locations
• Work to maintain and enhance cooperative partnerships with and between the client and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive health and safety in all aspects of project execution including field, office and personal environments

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and prescribed methods is required
• Positive attitude; excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills; and a willingness to work in a team environment
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and on time
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or the or the ability to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam within six months of hire
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and pdf editors (BlueBeam preferred)
• Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• Desire for a mix of office and field work with the ability to successfully engage with the public, contractors, and client staff

Benefits

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 $85,000.00. 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 June 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Company Culture & Working Environment

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.

Application Support

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.