Entry Level Water Engineer

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 an Entry Level Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our collaborative team in Tampa, FL.
You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.
In this position you will assist in the execution of planned projects and field engineering activities. You will be integrated into our multi-disciplinary team effectively delivering world class projects across geographic locations. You will conduct site visits to observe and document field and construction activities related to water and sewer pipeline and facility infrastructure. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers on a wide variety of water projects, developing your skills in project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.
To be successful in this position you must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Our fast paced environment demands that you also have exceptional organizational and problem solving skills, and an internal drive to provide excellent work product for both your team and our clients.
If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable water projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor's degree Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
Ability to effectively communicate and work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects
Previous relevant internship experience including Hydrologic Modelling, Drainage, and/or W/WW design
EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
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 a 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 $60,900.00 to $85,000.00. 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 November 13, 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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