Jacobs · 8 hours ago
Water Resources Engineer - Transportation
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yrJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a motivated Water Resources Engineer to work on transportation projects in Maryland, focusing on hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.
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Responsibilities
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway and transportation projects using MDOT SHA’s Highway Drainage Manual criteria and stormwater management design resources
Develop designs for storm drain systems, culverts, ditches, channels, underdrains, and erosion/sediment control in accordance with MDOT SHA and applicable Maryland standards
Create 3D models for drainage conveyance networks using OpenRoads/Civil3D and MDOT SHA design criteria. Integrate and coordinate designs with other other disciplines
Prepare drainage reports, computations, design exception requests, and engineering documentation per Maryland state procedures
Coordinate closely with roadway, structural, environmental, traffic, and geotechnical teams to integrate water resources design into highway/roadway projects
Support stormwater management (SWM) and environmental permitting components in collaboration with local and state agencies
Perform plan quality reviews, participate in value engineering studies, and support construction-phase submittal reviews
Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and interdisciplinary design coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Professional experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, or roadway drainage design
Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland
Familiarity with MDOT SHA drainage design requirements, including hydrologic methods, culvert design, storm drains, channels, and SWM criteria
Proficiency with H&H modeling tools (e.g., HY-8, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS) and CAD platforms such as Bentley OpenRoads/AutoDesk Civil 3D
Understanding of AASHTO drainage guidance and FHWA hydraulic standards as they apply to Maryland transportation projects
Experience preparing drainage plans, computations, and technical reports for transportation clients
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
A deferred compensation plan
The Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
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.
Founded in 1947
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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