Water Resources Engineer - Transportation

Jacobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Personalized Paid Time Off

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a motivated Water Resources Engineer in Baltimore focusing on highway and roadway drainage design. You will handle hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop storm drain designs, and prepare documentation according to Maryland standards.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, PE in Maryland, and experience with H&H modeling tools. This position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, or roadway drainage design.
• Familiarity with MDOT SHA drainage design requirements.
• Proficiency with modeling tools and CAD platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway projects.
• Develop designs for storm drain systems and culverts.
• Prepare drainage reports and engineering documentation.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater management

Roadway drainage design

H&H modeling tools (e.g., HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)

CAD platforms (Bentley OpenRoads/AutoDesk Civil 3D)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland

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

Take your career to the next level with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs’ Baltimore Transportation team is seeking a motivated Water Resources Engineer with a strong background in highway and roadway drainage design. This is an opportunity to work on multi‑discipline transportation and infrastructure projects focused on hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, culvert and channel design, and drainage systems that support Maryland’s roadway network.

You will serve as a mid‑level Water Resources Engineer on transportation projects across Maryland—developing designs and documentation in compliance with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) drainage criteria, hydrologic and hydraulic design policies, and stormwater management regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway and transportation projects using MDOT SHA’s Highway Drainage Manual criteria and stormwater management design resources.
• Develop designs for storm drain systems, culverts, ditches, channels, underdrains, and erosion/sediment control in accordance with MDOT SHA and applicable Maryland standards.
• Create 3D models for drainage conveyance networks using OpenRoads/Civil3D and MDOT SHA design criteria. Integrate and coordinate designs with other disciplines.
• Prepare drainage reports, computations, design exception requests, and engineering documentation per Maryland state procedures.
• Coordinate closely with roadway, structural, environmental, traffic, and geotechnical teams to integrate water resources design into highway/roadway projects.
• Support stormwater management (SWM) and environmental permitting components in collaboration with local and state agencies.
• Perform plan quality reviews, participate in value engineering studies, and support construction‑phase submittal reviews.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and interdisciplinary design coordination.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, or roadway drainage design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland.
• Familiarity with MDOT SHA drainage design requirements, including hydrologic methods, culvert design, storm drains, channels, and SWM criteria.
• Proficiency with H&H modeling tools (e.g., HY-8, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS) and CAD platforms such as Bentley OpenRoads/AutoDesk Civil 3D.
• Understanding of AASHTO drainage guidance and FHWA hydraulic standards as they apply to Maryland transportation projects.
• Experience preparing drainage plans, computations, and technical reports for transportation clients.

Benefits

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 $135,000.00. 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.