Lead Wastewater Engineer

We challenge what is accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If youu2019re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 globally ranked wastewater treatment engineering firm, and with the industryu2019s best and brightest engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Wastewater Lead who will lead and deliver projects with key municipal clients. As Wastewater Lead, you will leverage your project management, technical experience, and leadership skills to optimize the delivery teamu2019s performance and consistently deliver high-quality technical solutions for our clients. You'll work on infrastructure projects, evaluating and selecting the best treatment approach to solve a clientu2019s challenges, along with planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of treatment processes, and youu2019ll play an important role in improving the resiliency of our clientsu2019 assets. The Wastewater Lead should have a demonstrated record of successful project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and working to ensure that Jacobs is the consultant-of-choice. Bring your ability to multitask in a fast-paced consulting environment, and weu2019ll provide you with exciting and challenging opportunities to expand your career.Jacobsu2019 South Atlantic water practice has more than 400 high-performing individuals delivering innovative solutions to top-tier clients. The Wastewater Lead role is based in our Atlanta, GA, office and will support projects across Georgia and the Southeast region with opportunities to engage in projects throughout North America and across the globe. You will engage in a variety of project assignments - including many of the largest water infrastructure projects in the Southeast market - and serve our municipal, federal, industrial, and other clients.Hereu2019s what youu2019ll do Lead the project management and technical delivery of projects through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in the contract. Support Jacobsu2019 One Water initiative, specifically Water Resource Recovery Solutions for the Americas East Region. Drive the integration of Digital Water Solutions and Climate Resilience across Jacobsu2019 Growth & Sales efforts. Support the Americas Southeast Geography Water Market growth strategy in the wastewater practice. Contribute to the development of a Water Market strategy that delivers leading-edge technology solutions for our clients while actively diversifying and expanding our client base. Identify and participate in business development activities that result in the award of new contracts. This typically includes client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, proposal preparation, and verbal presentations consistent with established business development processes. Attract, develop, and retain top talent by actively coaching/mentoring, sponsoring, and training our people. This includes actively participating in global Communities of Practice to share technical knowledge and lessons learned across offices/regions. B.S. or M.S. degree in a related engineering, science, or applicable discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license. 10+ years of progressive responsibility as an engineer and in engineering consulting leadership roles with Water, Wastewater, and related water market projects. Strong understanding of technical solutions and project delivery, and a proven history of leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations. Excellent verbal and written communication, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and technical problem-solving. Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in the creation and procurement of new and repeat consulting work.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-02-06