Job Description

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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.

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As an Entry Level Conveyance Design Engineer, you will focus on performing routine assignments under the guidance and direction from more senior level professionals for the design of water/wastewater pipelines, pump stations and other conveyance related projects across northern California including a range of project sizes. Design includes but not limited to, planning, preliminary design, technical writing, and construction drawing and specification production, and services during construction. You will also have the opportunity to grow professionally through your participation with internal project teams delivering challenging projects

Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine assignments
  • Has an understanding of fundamental theories, principles and concepts
  • Performs structured work assignments
  • Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
  • Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level professionals
  • Aids in conceptual and final design drawings and specification packages for municipal, agricultural, and other water agencies
  • Aids utility research and field investigations 
  • Aids in alternatives analyses and route studies to define work in preliminary phases
  • Aids hydraulic and design calculations to support design development
  • Aids in writing technical memorandums and basis of design reports to convey design criteria, alternatives analyses, and concepts to clients and stakeholders
  • Aids in reviewing construction documents and services during construction
  • Aids in contributing to client communications, presentations, and deliverables
  • Communicates effectively internally and externally
  • Develops and maintain mentor and mentee relationships with staff within the conveyance design team
    • Here's what you'll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent
  • Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

    •  Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have: 

  • 0-2 years of experience having exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts on a variety of projects including conveyance pipeline design and/or water/wastewater pump station design
  • Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
    • Posted Salary Range: Minimum 62,500.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 109,500.00

    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 an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, 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 $62,500.00 to $109,500.00. 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 24, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.




    At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

    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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