Wastewater Project Manager

Industry

Water

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.

Your impact

We are looking for a driven and curious, client-focused Wastewater Project Manager in the Puget Sound Region. As a wastewater project manager, you will be working with our core group of engineers and designers in the Bellevue, Washington office for clients across the Pacific Northwest region, as well the opportunity to support our regional and national communities of practice. Your work will focus on wastewater treatment systems but may include work on stormwater and conveyance projects.

As a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging and innovative projects as the Project Manager and/or Technical Lead for projects – planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. You will be leading a multidiscipline design team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development and growth strategies.

Furthermore, this position is client facing and acts as the company’s main point of contact on assigned pursuits and projects. Jacobs has a strong technical wastewater treatment background, and you will have the opportunity to connect to and work with our technical experts across the company. Join us and continue the development of your skills and advancement of your career path as you explore all that you can do across our global company and share your knowledge along the way. 

Here's what you'll need

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental or Mechanical preferred)

- Educational emphasis and a strong interest in wastewater treatment system design and operation 

- A minimum of 10 years directly applicable project or design team management experience 

- Professional Engineer license (P.E.) (or ability to obtain within 1 year) 

- Proven experience managing and designing small and large wastewater treatment projects 

- Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

Ideally, You'll Also Have: 

- Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical preferred) 

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or demonstrated commensurate project management experience and skills with ability to obtain PMP within 12 month 

- 10 or more years of direct experience in wastewater treatment systems planning and design

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

128,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

224,400.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $128,200.00 to $224,400.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 May 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Bellevue	Washington	United States