Water Operations Supervisor - Renton, WA

Jacobs; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Cedar Water Treatment Facility in Renton, WA. You will oversee plant operations and laboratory practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe practices while guiding a team of technicians.

You will diagnose process issues, prepare reports, manage budgets, and train staff to meet performance targets. The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement within a dynamic water treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Washington State Level 3 or 4 Water Treatment Certification or reciprocity within 6 months
• 5+ years experience operating water or wastewater facilities
• Supervisory experience at a drinking water treatment facility
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and laboratory practices of the facility
• Diagnose operating issues and implement corrective actions
• Prepare required reports and maintain records
• Monitor budgets, expenses and resource allocation
• Supervise, evaluate and train employees

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting knowledge

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Washington State Water Certification (Level 3/4)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HACH WIMS

PLC

SCADA systems

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.

Jacobs is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our collaborative team at the Cedar Water Treatment Facility in Renton, WA. As the Operations Supervisor you’ll work with project staff to oversee the operations and laboratory practices of our facility. Working with other members of our team you’ll apply knowledge of the principles, methods and tools employed in the general operation of pumps, valves, motors and related equipment, drinking water treatment, regulatory and contractual compliance, and safe work practices. You’ll also diagnose operating problems and direct effective correction procedures; prepare required reports, evaluate actual versus budget spend, and maintain complete recordkeeping procedures; analyze recording instrument readings and laboratory test results and adjust various plant processes accordingly; perform plant inspections to determine efficiency of operations, cleanliness, and maintenance activities including remedial action in emergencies; and supervise, evaluate and train employees.

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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Here’s what you’ll need

• Washington State Level 3 or 4 Water Treatment Certification, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Five (5) plus years of experience in the operation of water or wastewater facilities
• Supervisory experience at a drinking water treatment facility
• Self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, strong technical problem‑solving skills
• Experience with planning, scheduling and inventory control
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Valid State Driver’s License

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical analyses, effects and problems of drinking water treatment processes
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control
• Experience working on pumps, motors and equipment, controls and experience using tools and materials used in maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and certification
• Knowledge of computer software including data management systems, HACH WIMS and possess the ability to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the client, the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials
• Ability to travel/walk to job sites to develop work plans with technicians and management

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 $86,600.00 to $120,000.00. 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 22, 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.

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