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Job Title


Project Manager - Water Treatment/Pumping


Company : Jacobs


Location : Richmond, VA


Created : 2025-10-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As global supply and demand for water intensifies, solving the worldu2019s most complex water challenges demands different thinking - and thatu2019s where we come in. Weu2019re seeking a Water Treatment/Pumping Project Manager to join our mid-Atlantic and East Central region. Someone who can use their vast experience in the water industry and apply it to todayu2019s challenges. As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design of water treatment and pumping facilities as well as help lead clients to the correct treatment approach by utilizing modeling tools, bench scale analysis, pilot plant design and operation, and full-scale design, construction and commissioning of water treatment plants and pump stations. Youu2019ll have the opportunity to work with conventional and advanced treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular media filtration, biological filtration, membrane filtration, disinfection (ozone, UV, chlorine), adsorption technologies, and other treatment processes. Weu2019ll rely on you to support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects, as well as work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that you are leading, developing long-term client relationships. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.Learn from our senior project managers and technologists who are experts in the industry, with the expectation that you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers. The ideal candidate will sit near one of our major offices within the East Central or Mid-Atlantic region. Bacheloru2019s Degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering. Need to demonstrate the skill set of being able to successfully manage muti-disciplined teams for large projects (i.e. design fees greater than $4M) Extensive years of experience in relevant water treatment and process engineering, including water, wastewater, and reuse systems Planning and design experience in water distribution system, including pipelines, pumps stations and storage tanks Planning and design experience in wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump station, and treatment plants and knowledgeable about water systems. Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, master planning, and treatment processes and technologies. Strong communication skills, both written and oral Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities Minimum of 15 years experience in the consulting engineering industry. Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure is required. Relocation assistance will be considered but not guaranteed.Ideally, Youu2019ll Also Have:- Masteru2019s Degree in Civil/Environmental EngineeringJacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.