Water Resources Project Manager | Hybrid & Impact

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Educational reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager for the water market in Richmond, VA. You will lead wastewater and stormwater conveyance design, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on local and national projects.

You’ll manage planning and design, engage with clients, and support business development while advancing your engineering skills in a fast-paced environment at Jacobs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in water resources engineering.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on wastewater, water resources, and site civil design projects.
• Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing calculations, and evaluating options.
• Autonomously evaluate and improve standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet project goals.
• Prepare technical writing and provide input to investigations, memorandums, or solution reports.
• Prepare drawings and specifications; incorporate QA/QC feedback.
• Coordinate information with other disciplines and offices; review work for adequacy.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with team, supervisor, and client.
• Interface directly with clients and mentor junior staff in the local/regional water group.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing and Jacobs brand growth.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Autonomous analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering

Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within six months

Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager for the water market in Richmond, VA. You will lead wastewater and stormwater conveyance design, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on local and national projects.

You’ll manage planning and design, engage with clients, and support business development while advancing your engineering skills in a fast-paced environment at Jacobs.