Drinking Water & Reuse Project Manager

Location

Irvine, California, United States

Capabilities

Project Management

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#41938

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

As global supply and demand for water intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges demands different thinking - and that’s where we come in. At Jacobs, we don’t settle – we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. Our teams commonly engage at the forefront of large, complex projects to help navigate the competing challenges of reliable water supply and protection of natural resources.

We’re seeking a Drinking Water & Reuse Project Manager to join our team in Irvine, CA . Someone who can use their vast experience in the water and wastewater industry and apply it to today’s challenges. As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design of water treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance and pipelines, and help lead clients to the correct treatment approach by utilizing desktop calculations, alternative analysis, bench testing, pilot testing, and full-scale operational troubleshooting. You’ll have the opportunity to work with conventional and advanced treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular media filtration, biological filtration, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, disinfection (ozone, UV, chlorine), advanced oxidation , adsorption (e.g. GAC, IX), and other treatment processes.

We’ll rely on you to support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects, as well as work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that you are leading, developing long-term client relationships. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed. Learn from our senior technologists who are experts in the industry, with the expectation that you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers.

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.

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Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related engineering degree.

Licensed CA Professional Engineer (Civil)

At least 10 years of experience in relevant water/wastewater industry and process engineering, including drinking water and reuse systems

Planning and design experience in water distribution system, including pipelines, pumps stations and storage tanks

Planning and design experience in drinking water and reuse systems, including treatment plants for groundwater, surface water and reuse applications.

Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, master planning, and treatment processes and technologies.

Demonstrated track record of managing and delivering multiple water projects

Proven ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, studies, proposals and/or reports.

Ability to work a hybrid schedule.

Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Ability to serve as the technical liaison/leader between the project owner and the design team

Experience working with local permitting agencies (e.g. SWRCB, DDW)

Business development, interpersonal, and networking skills that can be combined with the significant resources that we have available across Jacobs to gain market share

Experience support business development activities with local clients

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

154,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

212,000.00

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, 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 $154,700.00 to $212,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 .