Operations Management & Facility Services (OMFS) Staff Engineer

Job ID: 42556Location: Oakland, California, United StatesCapabilities: Civil and StructuralOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $104,100.00 - $150,100.00Company: JacobsAt 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 At Jacobs, we challenge the accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our client to have a safe, reliable and efficient system. You’ll help us empower communities to focus on what matters most – people.Jacobs has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be a key member of the Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) business Engineering team, supporting the OMFS projects with capital planning, out of scope/value add projects, equipment renewal and replacement, and other engineering needs. This is a full-time role, reporting to the OMFS Engineering Manager. Principle duties and responsibilitiesSupport OMFS Project Managers• Support OMFS Projects with maintenance, renewal and replacement, and capital project planning. • Prepare annual CIP recommendations. Prepare associated parametric cost estimates.• Working in the field with Jacob’s operations and maintenance staff to troubleshoot and develop solutions. • Develop and maintain hydraulic and process model of the water and wastewater facilities. • Support OMFS Project managers with project startup and transitioning.• Assist OMFS Project managers with C3PR and other engineering requests, as assigned by OMFS Engineering Manager.Value Add Projects• Lead value-add evaluation and design projects of wastewater processes and systems, prepare engineering calculations, field assessments, and manage pilot studies.• Assist in the project management of value-add study and design projects for OMFS projects. Including, management of consulting team members. • Support with equipment startup and commissioning. • Develop scopes of work for Vendors, Subcontractors, or internal Regional Maintenance Teams.Out-of-Scope Projects• Help prepare scopes of work and Out-of-Scope toolkits.• Participate in Out-of-Scope study and design projects alongside with consulting team members.**For context: for an engineering/consulting audience, this role description refers to OMFS Project Managers, who are the de facto treatment plant managers at each site. OMFS uses the term "Project" referring to long-term O&M contracts at a site or plant, but this role is focused on maintenance and capital projects in the context of studies, design and construction efforts. This description refers to the consulting team, which is more specifically the engineering teams in the Water end market under the Jacobs Building & Infrastructure Americas business unit. Value add project refers to a non-client-billable project in support of OMFS Project base scope, Out-of-Scope project refers to client-billable additional services performed by the Consulting team through an OMFS Project contract. **This is a hybrid position, and can be delivered from any U.S.-based Jacobs office and home location with an estimated 50% travel to project locations.Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging projects, together.#omfs #ourjacobs #challengeaccepted Here's what you'll need B.S in Civil, Environmental, or related field. Ability to travel to OMFS Project sites. (up to 50%)Strong verbal and written communication skillsHave a current valid driver's license with no major infractionsIdeally, You'll Also HaveEIT & Professional engineering license preferredM.S. in Civil, Environmental, or related field preferredPrior experience with OMFS projects or clients is a plusWorking ConditionsSafety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.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 $104,100.00 to $150,100.00. 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 July 21, 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 CityStateCountryOaklandCaliforniaUnited States