Senior Engineer-Water

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Your impact
At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that create a more connected and sustainable future. As a Senior Engineer within our Water business, you will contribute to the planning, hydraulic modelling, and design of critical water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure projects serving communities worldwide.
Role Outline / Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer – Conveyance, you will independently deliver engineering and modelling tasks for water and wastewater network projects while supporting project leads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Duties
Undertake hydraulic modelling and engineering design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Develop and maintain hydraulic models for planning and design studies.
Perform
Demand and load assessments
Capacity analyses
Hydraulic calculations
Network performance evaluations
Prepare engineering designs for
Water mains
Sewer networks
Rising mains
Associated conveyance infrastructure
Conduct network optioneering and evaluate alternative solutions.
Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
Assist in the preparation of capital investment plans and implementation strategies.
Coordinate with GIS, BIM, civil, mechanical, electrical, and treatment teams.
Review model outputs and engineering calculations for technical accuracy.
Support preparation of client presentations and technical submissions.
Participate in project coordination meetings and technical workshops.
Support quality assurance and quality control activities.
Identify technical risks and escalate issues when required.
Provide guidance and support to graduate and junior engineers.
Key Software Tools
Must Have
WaterGEMS
SewerGEMS
Preferred
InfoWorks ICM
InfoWater WS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
QGIS
Civil 3D
Navisworks
Key Behaviors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Positive and proactive approach to project delivery.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.
Here's what you'll need
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance planning, modelling, and design.
Experience using industry-standard hydraulic modelling software.
Understanding of
Water distribution networks
Wastewater collection systems
Pumping systems and rising mains
Master planning principles
Experience preparing technical reports and design calculations.
Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
Familiarity with international design standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Experience supporting international water infrastructure projects.
Preferred
Master's Degree in Water Resources, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering.
At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.
Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.
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Work arrangement
Hybrid