Regional Technical Specialist - Southwest Region

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs, a global leader in engineering and scientific services, seeks a Regional Technical Specialist for the Southwest Region. You will support project development evaluations and FCO reviews, provide client and business development support, and help optimize facilities with operations and design teams.

You will travel up to 75% to client sites, perform training, and prepare proposals while developing operational guides and enhancing process control procedures.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience in operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plant facilities.
• Wastewater Operator License, or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Experience in budget preparation and financial accountability.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with technical writing, prepare and give presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Development Evaluations and Full Contract Operation (FCO) reviews.
• Provide client and business development support.
• Evaluate facilities and suggest improvements to operations personnel and/or design engineers.
• Assist with the startup, development of operational guides and perform training and performance evaluations for new facilities.
• Analyze process control procedures and recommend changes where needed; prepare monthly reports to the Regional Technical Specialist Manager & Technical Specialist Director on utilization, work summaries and projections; review designs for operability; perform project follow up reviews to determine client satisfaction and develop recommendations on future service; prepare or assist in proposals.

Skills

Water/WWTP ops

Wastewater license

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Technical writing

MS Office

Travel up to 75%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HACH Wims

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

Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Regional Technical Specialist to join our team in the Southwest Region of the Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) business. As a Regional Technical Specialist, you’ll support special projects performing Project Development Evaluations and Full Contract Operation (FCO) reviews. You’ll provide client and business development support, evaluate facilities and suggest improvements to operations personnel and/or design engineers, assist with the startup, development of operational guides and perform training and performance evaluations for new facilities. You’ll also analyze process control procedures and recommend changes where needed; prepare monthly reports to the Regional Technical Specialist Manager & Technical Specialist Director on utilization, work summaries and work projections; review designs for operability; perform project follow up reviews to determine client satisfaction with past service and develop recommendations on the need for future service; and prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals.

• As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• this position will require up to 75% travel.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

#omfs #ourjacobs

Here’s what you’ll need

• Four + years of experience in operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plant facilities
• Wastewater Operator License, or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Experience in budget preparation and financial accountability
• Experience in a supervisory capacity
• Experience with technical writing, prepare and give presentations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Water Process Database experience (HACH Wims)
• Knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs of a treatment plant through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies and solids disposal
• Previous successful experience providing staff leadership, communication, staff assignments, and developing staff capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong technical problem-solving skills

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, 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 $116,800.00. 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 September 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.