Industrial Tech

Jacobs Engineering Group; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Rio Rancho, NM seeks an Industrial Technician to support the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP). You will inspect facilities, monitor discharges and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, protecting public health and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities include recording and reporting, site inspections, sampling coordination, and helping develop local limits and enforcement plans while maintaining certifications and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED).
• 1-year minimum experience related to Industrial Pretreatment Program.
• Ability to acquire NM Water Sample Tech levels 1 and 2 within 12 months of hire date.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Compliance Manager with recording, monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform grease/sand trap inspections and maintain FOG hauling manifests.
• Conduct inspections of industrial users and coordinate sampling for compliance monitoring.
• Assist with developing local limits and enforcement actions where needed.
• Prepare IPP Annual Report and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Industrial Pretreatment

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in science

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a highly-motivated Industrial Technician to join our team in Rio Rancho, NM. You will perform technical and regulatory compliance work supporting the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP). Responsible for inspecting industrial and commercial facilities, monitoring wastewater discharges, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This role protects public health, wastewater infrastructure, and environmental quality through field inspections, sampling, data analysis, and enforcement actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Environmental Compliance Manager in recording, monitoring, and reporting of compliance records
• Performs grease/sand trap inspections and maintains FOG hauling manifests and reporting. Complete all annual inspections prior to end of contract year
• Assists with maintaining current list of industrial users and has open communication channels with each
• Conducts and documents inspections of industrial users
• Schedules and conducts or coordinates sampling for the purpose of compliance and surcharge monitoring
• Assists with tracking and interpreting pretreatment program regulations
• Assists with identifying requirements of POTW and industrial users
• Assists with writing and issuing discharge permits
• Assists with environmental compliance water sample collection, maintain chain of custody documentation, and delivery to analytical laboratories
• Reviews industrial process changes and needs that may affect discharge to POTW.
• Assists with recommending revisions in local pretreatment regulations and the POTW pretreatment program to keep them current with federal requirements and to meet the process needs of the POTW
• Assists with reviewing self-monitoring and other monitoring data and determines compliance status
• Assists with calculating and reporting surcharges for high-strength loadings (if applicable)
• Assists with developing or provides assistance to client in development of Enforcement Response Plan
• Assists with developing technically based local limits
• Assists with providing technical assistance to clients in determination of appropriate enforcement actions
• Assists POTW operations department in diagnosing process problems and identifying the source
• Assists with preparing the IPP Annual Report and others as required regulatory requirements
• Acquire New Mexico Water Sample Tech Levels 1 and 2 withing 12 months of hire and maintain valid certifications for this position
• Complete Industrial Pretreatment Backup training checklist within 3 months of hire
• Attend company requires trainings pertaining to Industrial Pretreatment Program
• Performs other duties as required applicable to this job position

Here’s what you’ll need

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED)
• 1-year minimum experience related to Industrial Pretreatment Program
• Ability to acquire New Mexico Water Sample Tech levels 1 and 2 within 12 months of hire date and maintain valid certifications for this position
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CMMS platforms
• Possess a New Mexico valid driver’s license

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 3-year minimum experience related to Industrial Pretreatment Program
• Bachelor’s degree in science, chemistry, biology or equivalent in related field.
• Use of industrial pretreatment data tracking software, platforms or other related technologies

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $48,700.00 to $69,740.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 November 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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.