Senior Wastewater Engineer

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.Elevate Your Journeyu2022 Lead with innovation and expertise, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through the intricacies of wastewater process engineering, ensuring every initiative meets its designated targets for scope, schedule, budget, and beyondu2022 Work with talented Project Managers in the planning and delivery of challenging and impactful projectsu2022 Champion excellence and client satisfaction, delivering projects that not only meet but exceed expectations, all while adhering to Jacobs' stringent standards for health, safety, quality, and risk managementu2022 Ignite growth and opportunity, leveraging your strategic insight to secure new contracts through compelling proposals, engaging presentations, and effective negotiations, all founded on deep market understanding and client needsWe're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Wastewater Engineer who will support our Upstate NY Water Market team, build strategic business partnerships, and deliver high-profile projects with key municipal clients. As a key member of our team, youu2019ll have the chance to work on challenging projects as the key technical lead for wastewater treatment projects - planning, directing, monitoring, and/or delivering all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. As a Senior Wastewater Engineer, you will need to understand client organizations and processes, develop and maintain consistent relationships at all organizational levels, and work to ensure that Jacobs is the consultant-of-choice for our clients.Hereu2019s what you will be doingu2022 Lead and manage teams 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. You will have direct access to Jacobsu2019 well-known, vast network of technical specialists to support your success and career advancement.u2022 Work with Project Managers to develop the most suitable solutions for our client's most challenging issues.u2022 Be accountable for successfully completing projects to the satisfaction of clients and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that Jacobsu2019 business and policy expectations are met in the areas of health and safety, quality, financial, project delivery, and risk management.u2022 Play a leadership role in business development activities that result in the award of new wastewater contracts. This typically includes client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, teaming arrangements, proposal preparation, and oral presentations.u2022 Contribute to the development of a Market Strategy that delivers leading-edge technology solutions for our clients while also actively diversifying and expanding our client base.u2022 Demonstrate leadership by example with integrity and candor in support of the Jacobs Culture of Caring work environment.u2022 Mentor and support junior staff in the local and regional water group. u2022 B.S. or M.S. degree in related engineering.u2022 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with water and wastewater treatment and water resources design, planning, and municipal consulting.u2022 Progressive experience leading/overseeing small to large treatment projects.u2022 Professional Engineer (PE).u2022 Strong understanding of industry-standard tools and metrics associated with wastewater, and a proven history of leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations.u2022 Attributes include: good oral and written communication, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis and technical problem-solving, and a strong organizational approach.u2022 Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in the creation and procurement of new and repeat consulting work.u2022 Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams.#LI-TG1Jacobs 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: 2026-02-27