Entry Level Water Engineering Graduate

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Capabilities

Environmental

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#46311

Industry

Water

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 seeking a driven and curious, client-focused Entry-Level Water Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with a globally ranked design engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

The Entry Level Water Resources Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and managing water-related infrastructure and environmental systems. This role supports the development of sustainable solutions for stormwater management, water supply, wastewater systems, flood mitigation, watershed management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that protect public health, infrastructure, and natural resources.

In a dynamic working environment, you'll gain experience working on projects evaluating and selecting the best treatment approach to solve a client’s challenges, and planning and designing treatment systems and plant improvements.

Grow your career with a company that is constantly pushing for more innovative and cost-effective solutions to give more people access to safe and abundant water supplies.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water resources

Strong oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, data analysis & technical problem solving skills.

Top notch organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within six months

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

83,700.00

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, 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 $83,700.00. 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 October 05, 2026. 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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