Wastewater Assistant Project Manager - Gresham, OR

Jacobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator to protect public health by ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards before entering treatment systems. You’ll support sustainable water management and help communities thrive, leveraging SCADA, budgeting, and leadership skills.

The role requires five years in water/wastewater facilities, with supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s license. onsite work in Oregon with strong safety and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, two (2) at supervisory level.
• Budgeting and reports experience for internal and external clients.
• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions.

Skills

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Budgeting & reporting

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Oregon Grade IV Wastewater Certification

Oregon Grade III/IV certification via reciprocity

Tools

Compliance & regulatory standards

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’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. As an Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards before entering treatment systems. Your work directly supports sustainable water management and helps communities thrive.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, two (2) of which must have been at the supervisory level
• Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients
• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally You’ll Also Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Oregon Grade IV Wastewater Certification or the ability to obtain an Oregon Grade III or IV certification through reciprocity or sufficient experience and education to obtain within 1 year
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management 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 $115,000.00 to $130,000.00. 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 September 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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.

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