Entry Level Water Treatment 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're seeking Civil and Environmental Engineers with an interest in Water Treatment Engineering to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects for both local and global clients.

As a Water Engineer with Jacobs, you will work alongside Project Management and Design Leads in the planning, designing, and commissioning of projects from planning and / or design through construction or finalization. Working within a multi-disciplinary team you will be challenged to grow and learn in your everyday tasks, which, depending on your focus / specialty, could consist of..

• hydraulic modeling
• water and wastewater conveyance and treatment projects
• water treatment, collection and distribution projects
• groundwater investigations, drilling, and well installation
• assisting in the preparation of plans and specifications
• performing research, technical writing, development of documentation and studies
• data collection, processing, and analysis to support planning and design activities
• supporting construction activities related to your designs to ensure proper construction
• providing on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions to including construction observation, startup and testing, and project closeout activities

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

Courses, projects or internship experience indicating an interest in Water / Wastewater, Water Quality, Water Treatment or Water Resources

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience :

Posted Salary Range : Minimum

1.00

Posted Salary Range : Upper

1.00

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 $1.00 to $1.00. 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 October 17, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country

Portland

Oregon

United States

Bellevue

Washington

United States