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Entry Level Water Resource Engineering Professional - Greenwood

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Jacobs

Mar 28

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • $59.8K - $93.5K
  • Greenwood

Requirements

  • 0-1 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental engineering from an ABET accredited University.
  • Experience in or interest in Water Resources, primarily including hydrology and hydraulics.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Water Resources engineering and planning.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Highly self-motivated, self-teaching, initiator.
  • Must have their Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Experience with some or all of the following programs: HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCAD (Civil 3D) or MicroStation.
  • Desire to live locally along the Northern Colorado Front Range or Denver metropolitan area. This position does not provide relocation.
  • Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 
  • 1-3 years of experience
  • Master’s Degree in a water resources-related field
  • A desire to obtain your Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure within the next 5 years.
  • In addition to experience in hydrology and hydraulics, experience would ideally include a basic understanding of geomorphology, stormwater, water quality, cost estimating, and hydrodynamic modeling.
  • · Experience with some of the following programs: HEC-RAS 1D and 2D hydraulic models, EPA SWMM (or PCSWMM), HEC-HMS, SRH-2D, CUHP, NOAA Atlas 14, AutoCAD (Civil 3D), MicroStation, StormCAD, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic or Python, GeoHEC-RAS, Bentley FlowMaster and CulvertMaster, HY-8, Mile High Flood District Software Tools, and FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our Colorado Water Resources team. An ideal candidate will be someone who can use their experience in water resources and apply it to today’s challenges, while reinventing tomorrow. Our water resources team serves the top stormwater clients in the Denver metropolitan area and along the Colorado Front Range. Our team supports clients like the Mile High Flood District, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, City of Aurora, City and County of Denver, City of Fort Collins, City of Boulder, and more, in addition to supporting our internal transportation and conveyance practices with hydrologic and hydraulic solutions.
  • As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful designs of stream restoration and reclamation projects, and help clients develop a sustainable approach by utilizing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis tools to inform design and planning studies.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to work on stormwater conveyance design, floodplain and stream restoration design including alternatives evaluations, optimization, modeling, cost analysis, preliminary/detailed design, permitting, and construction engineering services.
  • Every member of our team supports business development efforts and helps in the pursuit of new projects, as well as working directly with clients on the projects and tasks that they are leading, in addition to developing long-term client relationships. At Jacobs you can design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.
  • If you want to become an expert in your engineering discipline, look no further. Opportunities abound to learn from our senior technologists, who are experts in the industry, with the intent that one day you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers as you grow in your own career.
  • Jacobs is supportive of the new future of work following the COVID pandemic, with flexibility to work remotely while still working closely with your team. Expectations may vary depending on location. While remote working will likely be more commonplace following the pandemic, our Colorado Water Resources team is looking for someone who is local to the Colorado Front Range and Denver metropolitan area. Our team has returned to in-person meetings with clients following the pandemic, as well as providing observation for projects under construction.

Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for complex challenges in various industries, including infrastructure, water, transportation, energy, and more. They offer a wide range of services, such as engineering design, construction management, environmental consulting, and digital solutions. Their ultimate mission is to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions that positively impact communities and improve people's lives. Jacobs aims to be a trusted partner, driving positive change and shaping a better future through their expertise, technical excellence, and commitment to safety and sustainability.

Culture & Values

  • We do things right

    We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.

  • We aim higher

    We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.

  • We challenge the accepted

    We know that to create a better future, we must ask the difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things

  • We live inclusion

    We put people at the heart of our business. We have an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers. We embrace all perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Mental and physical health support

  • Personalized financial counseling

  • Retirement planning and an employee stock purchase plan

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Competitive parental leave

  • Family planning and reproductive health benefits

  • Resources for parents and caregivers

  • Continued investment in your career advancement

  • Active employee networks and community systems

  • Giving back and volunteering support