Sr. Water Resources Engineer / Resiliency Engineer

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Your Impact :

Municipalities and agencies in the region have embarked on the implementation of major programs to significantly increase resiliency, reduce flooding and sewer overflows, and improve water quality. As a valued member of our Water Resources Team in Philadelphia, you'll have the chance to support the delivery of some of the largest and most innovative resiliency and stormwater programs in the region, and beyond. In a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, you'll gain experience evaluating and selecting the best approaches to solve a client's challenges - analyzing, modeling, planning and designing significant resiliency, flood mitigation, and stormwater improvements. We'd look to you to closely support and work directly with clients through the life of projects and programs, from studies, planning, design, compliance and permitting, and construction support. You will have the opportunity to manage project tasks and provide technical oversight, mentoring, and guidance to early-career staff in a collaborative working environment.

Grow your career with a company that is constantly pushing for more innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to give more people access to clean water and a healthier environment. Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company.

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, and ability to obtain Pennsylvania PE

10 to 15 years of technical and task management experience delivering flood analysis and mitigation and water resources projects

Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater and related software

Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work and mentoring practices, data analysis & technical problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interest and enthusiasm for mentoring junior staff

Ideally, here's what you'll also have :

Master's degree in Engineering or Related Field

Philadelphia region work experience and strong network

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