Senior Wastewater Engineer — Hybrid Leader in Projects

Jacobs; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Miami is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to lead high‑impact municipal wastewater projects and nurture client relationships. You will serve as the technical lead from concept through commissioning, guiding teams and coordinating with project managers.

This role blends engineering delivery with business development, including pursuing new contracts, shaping the Miami Market Strategy, and collaborating across Jacobs’ global wastewater network.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in related engineering.
• 10+ years of wastewater design, planning, and municipal consulting.
• Progressive experience leading/overseeing small to large treatment projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong understanding of wastewater tools, metrics, and leading delivery teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication; self-motivation; teamwork.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through project planning, execution, and closeout to meet scope, schedule, budget.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop solutions for clients' most challenging issues.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations and Jacobs' health, safety, quality, and risk standards.
• Lead business development efforts including client relationships, proposals, and presentations.
• Contribute to Miami Market Strategy delivering tech solutions and expanding client base.
• Model Jacobs' Culture of Caring with integrity and candor.
• Mentor junior staff within the water group.

Skills

Wastewater design

Client relations

Project delivery leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in related engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Jacobs in Miami is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to lead high‑impact municipal wastewater projects and nurture client relationships. You will serve as the technical lead from concept through commissioning, guiding teams and coordinating with project managers.

This role blends engineering delivery with business development, including pursuing new contracts, shaping the Miami Market Strategy, and collaborating across Jacobs’ global wastewater network.