Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Jacobs; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 111,500 - 174,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a driven Project Manager in Nevada to lead water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects from concept through commissioning. You will direct a multidiscipline design team, manage schedules and budgets, and collaborate with senior technical staff and business development teams.

Preferred qualifications include a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering, and progressive design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Progressive experience designing water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline design team to deliver water/wastewater projects on schedule and within budget.
• Manage planning, directing, monitoring, and execution from concept to commissioning.
• Support business development and client engagement.

Skills

Project design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

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

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 globally ranked water treatment engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Project Manager in Nevada to support our water / wastewater treatment and conveyance team.

As a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects as the Project Manager and/or key Technical Support for water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects - planning, directing, monitoring, and/or delivering all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning.

As Project Manager, you will lead a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You will have direct access to Jacobs’ well-known, vast network of technical specialists and senior project managers to support your success and career advancement.

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 Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Progressive experience designing small to large treatment and conveyance projects. Projects will involve complex, multidiscipline, municipal wastewater treatment design projects

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have

• Master’s degree
• Strong local network with local area municipalities

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 $111,500.00 to $174,200.00. 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 July 27, 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.