Junior Water/Wastewater 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 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 industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team in Henderson, Nevada.

As part of our team, you will work with a core group of engineers and designers on some of the most complex water and wastewater treatment projects in our region. You will work in process/mechanical engineering, planning studies, pilot scale evaluations, treatment technologies, and applicable regulatory frameworks to collaborate with our team to deliver meaningful solutions for treatment project challenges locally, nationally, and across the globe. You’ll also have opportunities to engage in project management and business development roles. You’ll be a part of diverse multi-discipline teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. The engineers and project managers you will work with are some of the best in the industry - and the clients you will work for and interface will help us win iconic projects.

Join us and continue the development of your skills and advancement of your career path as you explore all that you can do across our global company and share your knowledge along the way.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive process engineering and project delivery experience with water and wastewater and/or industrial treatment, including process planning, evaluations, piloting, modeling, and design

• Proven experience working on water and wastewater treatment projects (ideally including planning, design, permitting, construction phase services, and commissioning)

• Related project management and task leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to successfully manage and deliver projects and tasks

• Familiarity with State and Federal government regulatory frameworks related to water and wastewater treatment

• EIT certification

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

• Master’s or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 68,400.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 119,600.00

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 $68,400.00 to $119,600.00. 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 25, 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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