Lead Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead water and wastewater design projects for municipal clients in the DMV, with occasional design-build opportunities. The role emphasizes people management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and delivering high-quality technical solutions while meeting schedule and budget requirements.

You will interface with clients, mentor designers, and uphold Jacobs’ safety and quality standards in a hybrid work environment, with a base salary range of

Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree in Engineering or other engineering discipline with a focus on water/wastewater systems.
• Minimum 8 years engineering experience, with at least 3 years managing multidiscipline design teams.
• Construction background is applicable.
• PE License or ability to obtain.
• Experience with Design-Build and/or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design planning, execution, and closeout across multi-disciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate between multi-disciplinary teams for holistic design delivery.
• Interface with clients on design decisions and ensure health, safety, quality, and financial performance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Client communication

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (water/wastewater)

Tools

PE License (desired)

Job description

Jacobs seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead water and wastewater design projects for municipal clients in the DMV, with occasional design-build opportunities. The role emphasizes people management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and delivering high-quality technical solutions while meeting schedule and budget requirements.

You will interface with clients, mentor designers, and uphold Jacobs’ safety and quality standards in a hybrid work environment, with a base salary range of