Entry Level Municipal Engineer

Market Water

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 share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We have an exciting opportunity for an entry level Municipal Engineer to join our team in Madison, WI. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ drinking water, stormwater and wastewater challenges locally and worldwide.

You’ll be involved with designing and rehabilitating new and existing municipal infrastructure for a variety of projects including transmission, distribution, and collection pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities and treatment facilities. You’ll work with water, stormwater, and wastewater systems. You’ll participate in field and condition assessments and coordinate with our technical experts to identify solutions for our clients’ needs. You’ll be expected to perform calculations, modeling, and use critical thinking skills to prepare technical reports and participate in the production of construction drawings and specifications. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. You will have the opportunity to lead and work on:

•Master planning for “outside-the-fence” assets, including evaluating facility capacity, condition assessments, and preliminary engineering

•Watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer replacement planning and design, including the development of detailed construction documents (plans, specifications, reports, etc.)

•Design reports for the recommended sizing of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems based on projected growth and/or climate-driven models

•Capital improvement plans that prioritize and sequence the needed infrastructure improvements

•Opinions of probable construction costs

•Regulatory agency coordination, permitting, project funding and public and stakeholder involvement

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.

Here's what you'll need

•Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.

•Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate. If not an EIT, must be able to obtain this within six-months of hire.

•Working knowledge of capitol improvement plans, sewer and water infrastructure, hydraulics, state and federal standards and regulatory requirements.

•Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment

•Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

•Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

•Experience in preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, studies, proposals and/or reports.

•Cad experience in AutoCAD, Projectwise and Bluebeam.

•Experience with municipal clients and their agency partners, involving a wide variety of fields including conveyance pipeline design, project management, water/wastewater pump station design.

•Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams of both in-house team members and external partners in planning, design and/or construction

•Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

This role will be posted for at least 3 days.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 58,656.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 80,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. 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 19, 2025. 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.

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