Senior Design Manager - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Discounted Company Stock

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project/Design Manager in Atlanta to oversee water infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead project teams, ensure quality and financial performance, and support Georgia's water market development.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 8 years of design experience, and a PE License in Georgia. Jacobs offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years engineering design experience with at least 3 years managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in water/wastewater engineering design required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through all phases of project and design planning.
• Accountable for project completion to satisfaction of clients.
• Contribute to the development of the Georgia Water Market.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Project management

Team leadership

Water/wastewater systems

Education

BS or MS Degree in Engineering

PE License in Georgia

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 are seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Project/Design Manager to support the management and delivery of water infrastructure projects from our Atlanta office. Our project/design managers lead the scoping, planning, and execution of projects, ensuring both quality and financial performance. In this role, you’ll leverage your leadership and technical skills to optimize team performance and consistently deliver high‑quality solutions for our clients. Bring your project management experience, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced design environment, and technical expertise—and we’ll provide exciting opportunities to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams through all phases of project and design planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with Jacobs’ established project delivery processes, to meet scope, schedule, budget, and contract requirements.
• Be accountable for successfully completing projects to the satisfaction of clients and key stakeholders, while ensuring Jacobs’ expectations are met in quality, financial performance, project delivery, and risk management.
• Contribute to the development of the Georgia Water Market by delivering innovative, technology‑driven solutions for our clients.
• Provide staffing and completion forecasts to Group Leaders and Managers of Projects.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff to help them grow into future Project/Design Managers.

Here’s what you’ll need

• BS or MS Degree in an engineering discipline with a focus on water/wastewater systems and infrastructure.
• Minimum 8‑10 years engineering design experience, with at least 3 years managing multidisciplinary design teams and delivering designs in the water/wastewater field.
• PE License in Georgia or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with the design of water treatment plants and/or wastewater treatment plants greater than 20‑mgd.
• Demonstrated project experience in the Georgia Water Market.
• Construction observation/management and field start‑up services experience.
• Experience with Alternative Delivery, including Design‑Build and/or CMAR.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 $150,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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 October 29, 2025. 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.