Senior Water Resources Engineer

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We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with a top globally ranked engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. 

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to build technical teams and lead creation of planning, design, and construction documents for river and stream restoration, water supply, irrigation, dam breach analysis, and stormwater quality retrofit projects in our Boise, ID office.  

You will have a chance to be a leader in improving the water infrastructure across our state and throughout the Northwest region. As a key member of our local and regional teams, you’ll have a chance to participate in challenging and engaging water resources projects – leading all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design and construction services. You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued success. You will be responsible for leading project teams and communicating between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for our growth in these s. 

In addition to leading project planning and design, you will be a critical member of the Boise Water Leadership team. You’ll work closely with Department and Group Leaders and Client Account Managers to provide guidance and leadership within the Water Group. You’ll be called upon to use your inspirational leadership skills to provide mentoring and coaching to Water Resources Group staff.  Typical activities may also include identifying potential project pursuits, preparing qualifications and proposals, and supporting staff. You will have the opportunity to help grow our business and also grow our local and regional teams. 

You’ll also be responsible for promoting inclusion and diversity within the office and the Water Team, working to ensure that staff are given meaningful and equitable opportunities to progress their careers within Jacobs. This is an opportunity to provide leadership and support staff as part of our Boise, Idaho, and broader Northwest Water team.  

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of exciting and engaging infrastructure studies and projects including some of the region’s leading large-scale projects and programs for local agencies and municipalities and federal entities. Work may include planning and design from concept level to final construction documents including writing and assembling feasibility studies and hydraulic reports. Candidates with a wide variety of design and task leadership experience as well as business development and mentoring would be viewed favorably. Typical project activities may include performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, producing feasibility reports, providing detailed calculations, producing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and delegating similar tasks to early career staff.  Hydrology and hydraulic models used for typical projects include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, SRH-2D, and others required to meet Federal, State and local agency requirements. 

You will have the opportunity to exercise judgment and make recommendations in the development and creation of feasibility reports and construction documents for complex, multi-disciplined projects, potentially with multiple types of construction delivery methods including design-build. In this role you will have ample opportunity for career growth as you lead engineering teams, grow our business, and support staff development.  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering or related field such as Water Resources Science. 
• 10+ years of experience working in water resources subject areas, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis, conveyance, restoration and drainage design, and/or watershed modeling  
• Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career engineers  

Ideally, You'll Also Have:  

• Master of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering or related field such as Water Resources Science. 
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-ResSim, SRH-2D 
• Experience with CAD design software 
• PE license 
• Experience in consulting for public agencies  
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with co-workers, clients, and regulatory agencies 
• Experience with business development and proposal writing 
• Readiness and desire to mentor early-career and mid-level staff 

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

193,200.00

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 $123,600.00 to $193,200.00. 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 04, 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Boise	Idaho	United States