Mechanical 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 are looking for a passionate and dedicated Mechanical Engineer in our West Central geography. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our local, national and international municipal clients in water and wastewater.

You’ll be charged with designing water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities/processes for water and wastewater plants, conveyance systems, technical writing, and construction drawing and specification production. We’ll have you use your experience to design pump stations for water and wastewater, including pipe sizing calculations, selection of pump type, process facilities (primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment systems), rotating equipment (centrifugal pumps, blowers), piping systems, valves, and appurtenances for in plant process piping, chemical systems, and hydraulic studies. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• At least 8 years of experience in water/wastewater process mechanical engineering for municipal or industrial clients. We recognize that many of the skills we need are also developed in adjacent industries such as food & beverage (CIP systems, sanitary piping, thermal processes), brewing (pumps, valves, tanks, piping networks), mining (slurry pumps, dewatering, material separation), chemical processing (pumps, valves, piping, tanks). Engineers from these sectors who have worked on process equipment integration, fluid handling systems, and mechanical utilities and infrastructure are encouraged to apply.
• Detailed mechanical design experience for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems
• Experience developing P&ID’s in coordination with process control engineers
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:

• Hydraulic Modeling experience
• Experience designing piping systems, valves, and appurtenances for water and wastewater treatment plant process piping (ductile iron, steel, PVC, HDPE, copper, etc.)
• Design implementation of rotating equipment and process treatment equipment
• Design experience developing plans and specifications
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR/CM-GC and/or EPC projects
• Construction support services for water and wastewater projects or related industries

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 95,200.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 187,250.00

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 $95,200.00 to $187,250.00. 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 December 16, 2025. 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.

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