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Senior Water Resource Recovery (Wastewater) Process Engineer

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Overview

Senior Water Resource Recovery (Wastewater) Process Engineer position based in Henderson, Nevada. Jacobs is seeking a driven, client-focused engineer to support regional teams in advancing wastewater treatment and resource recovery projects.

Base pay

$120,400.00/yr - $188,100.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Thorough understanding of conventional and advanced processes within the water resource recovery market, including liquids treatment stages (preliminary to biological nutrient removal) and residuals management (e.g., biosolids processing, digestion, sidestream treatment).
• Perform process modeling, hydraulic modeling, and cost estimating.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects from preliminary engineering studies through detailed design and process optimization.
• Collaborate with the global water resource recovery team on research, optimization, and design projects.
• Assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; assist with business development and marketing efforts to grow the business in Nevada and surrounding markets.
• Work directly with clients on projects you lead and cultivate long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in evaluation, design, and optimization of water resource recovery facilities and related construction activities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Ideally you'll also have

• Master's degree or PhD in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in evaluation, design, and optimization of water resource recovery facilities and related construction activities.

Benefits and compensation

Jacobs offers health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, basic life), a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and eligibility for deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees may enroll in programs such as the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs provides an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may qualify for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock-based rewards.

The base salary range is $120,400.00 to $188,100.00, with actual pay determined by location, skills, experience, and education.

Equal opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 03, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Work environment

Jacobs values collaboration and supports a hybrid working policy, enabling a mix of office/project and remote work to deliver the best outcomes.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support for assistance.