Water Resource Recovery Project Manager - Southern California

Jacobs is seeking a Water Resource Recovery Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA, to lead wastewater projects, including planning and design of infrastructure. The role involves mentoring, client relationship building, and strategic project management. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, PE licensure, and extensive experience in wastewater systems. This position focuses on addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable community development.
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
As global needs for wastewater collection and treatment intensifies, solving the world’s most complex wastewater challenges demands different thinking – and that’s where we come in.
We’re not just solving wastewater challenges; we’re transforming how communities thrive. At Jacobs, we’re looking for a visionary
Project Manager
to join our
Southern California
team who is ready to lead the charge in designing the next generation of wastewater infrastructure. If you’ve got deep experience in wastewater and a passion for making a real-world impact, this is your moment.


What You’ll Do

Spearhead planning, design, and construction services for cutting-edge wastewater projects, from pipelines to pump stations to treatment facilities.
Lead master plans and technical studies that shape the future of water recovery.
Mentor our rising talent and build lasting client relationships that drive innovation.
Take the reins on strategy, marketing, and contract negotiations to win transformative work.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and tap into Jacobs’ powerhouse network of technical experts.

Why This Role Is Essential

You’ll be at the forefront of solving some of the most complex environmental challenges of our time.
You’ll build your career in a company that champions creativity, leadership, and bold ideas.
You will help grow our Northern California water resource recovery practice, and work with the best team in the business while doing it.
You’ll help shape resilient, sustainable communities, one project at a time.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure from the State of California or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Demonstrated understanding of wastewater collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated self-starter.
Project management experience for wastewater utility projects, along with related master planning, design, and project development experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and win work.

Ideally, you’ll also have

10+ years of experience.
Strong network with Northern California municipalities and exceptional client-facing skills.
Enthusiasm for mentoring and inspiring collaboration across teams.

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for this position across all posted U.S. locations.
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 $128,200.00 to $200,350.00. 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 March 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.


Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment


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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