Jacobs · 6 hours ago
Lead Wastewater Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a globally ranked wastewater treatment engineering firm that is dedicated to solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The Wastewater Lead will manage and deliver projects for municipal clients, optimizing team performance and providing high-quality technical solutions. This role involves project management, technical delivery, and business development in the wastewater sector across the Southeast region.
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Responsibilities
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 Jacobs’ One Water initiative, specifically Water Resource Recovery Solutions for the Americas East Region
Drive the integration of Digital Water Solutions and Climate Resilience across Jacobs’ 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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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