Water Resource Engineering Professional Career Level

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Legally mandated benefits

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with a minimum of 7 years' experience in environmental or civil engineering. The role focuses on planning, data analysis, reporting, and design for river and coastal structures.

You’ll work with Project Managers and Sr. Engineers to evaluate goals, select equipment, and support the delivery of water and wastewater projects, using Excel/SharePoint/Word/PowerPoint and hydrologic modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Biological, or Civil Engineering is required.
• A master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support local and regional environmental water and wastewater projects in planning, data analysis, reporting, data management and design focused on river/coastal structures.
• Assist in research, development, design and testing of equipment and components under guidance of Project Managers and Sr. Engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Biological, or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

WinTR-55

EPA-SWMM

Job description

Water Resource Engineering Professional Career Level

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

Water is playing an essential role in our health and well-being, now more than ever. At Jacobs, we believe in dreaming big while keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground. If you are interested in bringing a different way of thinking to everything you do, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Water Resources Engineer in Honolulu, HI, who will support local and regional environmental water and wastewater projects in planning, data analysis, reporting, data management, and design focused on river/coastal structures.

As a key member of our Honolulu, HI team you'll be involved in research, development, design and testing of a variety of equipment, facilities, components, products for commercial and industrial applications. You’ll work under the guidance of Project Managers and Sr. Engineers to help evaluate the desired goals of the system. By doing so you’ll assist in the development, design, and equipment selection to achieve the goal on specific projects.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Biological, or Civil Engineering is required
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental or civil engineering
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WinTR-55, and EPA-SWMM

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:

• A master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $167,310.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.