Wastewater Practice & Growth Leader

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Deferred compensation plan / Executive

Stock purchase opportunities

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Wastewater Practice and Growth Leader to shape the future of our wastewater business across Boise and the greater Idaho market. You will drive project excellence, mentor project managers and technical staff, strengthen client relationships, and lead market growth in partnership with regional leadership.

As a key leader, you will balance seller/doer responsibilities, delivering hands-on technical work with business development, client leadership, and people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental or Mechanical preferred).
• Educational emphasis and a strong interest in wastewater treatment system design and operation.
• 10+ applicable project or design team management experience.
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or ability to obtain.
• Proven experience managing and designing small and large wastewater treatment projects.
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem‑solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 10 or more years of direct experience in wastewater treatment systems planning and design.
• Strong network and relationships with Idaho municipal or industrial clients on wastewater treatment system projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive project excellence, mentor project managers and technical staff.
• Strengthen client relationships and lead market growth in Boise and Idaho in partnership with regional leadership.
• Balance seller/doer responsibilities, combining hands-on technical delivery with business development, client leadership, and people management.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and national wastewater leaders to deliver high‑quality, innovative wastewater solutions.
• Build and develop high-performing teams in Boise.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Your impact

We’re seeking a Wastewater Practice and Growth Leader to help shape the future of our wastewater business across Boise and the greater Idaho market. In this role, you will drive project excellence, mentor project managers and technical staff, strengthen client relationships, and lead market growth in partnership with regional leadership.

As a key leader within the wastewater market, you will balance seller/doer responsibilities, combining hands‑on technical delivery with business development, client leadership, and people management. You’ll collaborate closely with our local, regional, and national wastewater leaders to deliver high‑quality, innovative wastewater solutions for our clients—while building and developing high‑performing teams in Boise.

This role is ideal for a motivated leader who wants to grow a market, lead people, serve clients, and continue advancing their career within Jacobs’ global water business.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental or Mechanical preferred)
• Educational emphasis and a strong interest in wastewater treatment system design and operation
• 10+ applicable project or design team management experience
• Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or ability to obtain
• Proven experience managing and designing small and large wastewater treatment projects
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem‑solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• 10 or more years of direct experience in wastewater treatment systems planning and design
• Strong network and relationships with Idaho municipal or industrial clients on wastewater treatment system projects

Our Commitment to You

• Leadership & Mentoring Access to formal and informal mentoring, leadership coaching, and professional development resources.
• Growth & Opportunity A clear pathway to expand your leadership influence while staying technically engaged.
• Career Development A personalized career path aligned with your interests and opportunities across Jacobs’ regional and global wastewater practice.
• Hybrid Flexibility The flexibility to balance in‑office collaboration with remote work to support your best performance.

Join us and help grow Jacobs’ wastewater business in Boise and Idaho—while building teams, serving clients, delivering critical infrastructure, and advancing your career within a global network of water experts.

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 $134,500.00 to $210,250.00. 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 August 19, 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.