Water Engineer Entry Level (Start ASAP)

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On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Utah

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Holladay (Hybrid)

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • Utah

Location

Utah, Holladay (Hybrid)

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 18 Mar 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join Jacobs as an Entry Level Water Engineer to work on complex water treatment projects with a collaborative team in Holladay, Utah.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Work with engineers and designers on drinking water and reuse treatment projects.
  • Participate in planning studies, pilot scale evaluations, treatment technologies, detailed design engineering, and field assignments.
  • Collaborate to deliver solutions for water project challenges locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Conduct technical studies, computer modelling, technical writing, engineering design, and provide engineering services during construction.

About You

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
  • Educational emphasis and strong interest in water system design and operation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivation and team-oriented work practices.
  • Strong data analysis, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • A GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Master’s or other graduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred).
  • Previous work experience in engineering, construction, or facility operations.
  • Completed internship in a water treatment-related field.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
  • Hydraulic modelling experience (e.g., Fathom, AutoPIPE).
  • Wet chemistry laboratory skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $70,000 to $80,000, determined by location, skills, experience, and education.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan eligibility.
  • Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
  • Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
  • Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock rewards for certain roles.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Minimum grade
Minimum grade
GPA (4 point) 3
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
  • Minimum grade
    GPA (4 point) 3
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