About the position
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. As a Water Resources Project Manager associated with our Northwest Operations, you'll have the chance to work on challenging projects related to stream restoration, stormwater management, drainage, fish passage, hydropower, and water conveyance and storage for municipal, private, state, tribal, irrigation district, and federal clients. 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. As a Project Manager you'll lead project design engineering efforts, provide staff oversight, ensure quality control, and assist clients with innovative solutions for a variety of projects and project types. You will be leading a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You'll also support our client development efforts through proposal preparation and sales pursuits for water resources projects throughout the region. This position will be based out of our Bellevue, WA office but could lead projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. During your time with us, you will also have the opportunity to grow professionally through your participation with high-functioning project teams delivering challenging projects while fostering future client opportunities. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you. 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead project design engineering efforts for water resources projects.
- Provide staff oversight and ensure quality control.
- Assist clients with innovative solutions for various projects.
- Lead a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets.
- Support business development strategies and client development efforts through proposal preparation and sales pursuits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Washington State or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in water resources engineering.
- Proven experience designing and leading small to large water resources projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, model development and analysis, studies, proposals and/or reports.
- Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Strong network among local municipalities or other water resources clients in the region.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
- Caregiver leave.
- Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
