Mid-Career Irrigation Engineer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-career Irrigation Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction documents for irrigation and water supply projects in Boise, ID. You will guide technical teams, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and client relations.

The role emphasizes leadership on complex projects, regulatory coordination, and delivering high-quality plans from concept through construction, with a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• BS in Irrigation Engineering or related field
• PE license in Idaho, Washington, or Oregon
• 10+ years in irrigation, including hydraulic analysis, storage and impoundment, and pumps

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and create planning, design, and construction documents for irrigation and water supply projects.
• Assist with business development, strategy, proposals, and contract negotiation to grow Jacobs' irrigation practice.
• Mentor Water Resources Group staff and promote inclusion within the 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

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovativeandlasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with a top globally ranked engineering firm,andwiththeindustry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-career Irrigation Engineer to lead technical teams and lead the creation of planning, design, and construction documents for irrigation and water supply projects in our Boise, ID office.

You will have a chance to be a leader in improving the irrigation infrastructure across our state and throughout the Northwest region. As a key member of our local and regional teams, you’ll have a chance to participate in challenging and engaging irrigation storage and conveyance projects – leading projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design and construction services. You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also grow and establish strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued market success. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for our growth in the irrigation market.

In addition to leading project planning and design, you’ll be called upon to use your inspirational leadership skills to provide mentoring and coaching to Water Resources Group staff. You’ll also be responsible for promoting inclusion within the office and the Water Team, working to ensure that staff are given meaningful opportunities to progress their careers within Jacobs.

Candidates with a wide variety of design and task leadership experience as well as business development and mentoring would be viewed favorably. Typical project activities may include performing hydraulic analysis, producing feasibility reports, providing detailed calculations, producing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, providing construction support, and delegating similar tasks to early-career staff for irrigation storage and conveyance. Hydrology and hydraulic models used for typical projects include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, SRH-2D, and others required to meet Federal, State and local agency requirements.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, or Irrigation Engineeringor related field.
• 10+ years of experience working in irrigation subject areas, including hydraulic analysis, conveyance design, storage and impoundment, irrigation intakes and pumps, and irrigation distribution
• Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career engineers
• PE license in Idaho, Washington, or Oregon

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Master of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resource, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, HEC-HMS, and SRH-2D.
• Experience with CAD design software.
• Experience in consulting for irrigation districts and/or state/federal agencies
• Field experience in a construction setting
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with co-workers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with business development and proposal writing.

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 $85,000.00 to $132,750.00. 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.

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.