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Entry Level Engineer (Construction/Civil Engineer in Water/Wastewater)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-15

Jacobs is a globally ranked design engineering firm focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a driven Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer in Birmingham, AL, to work on various water and wastewater projects, providing support during construction phases and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Providing on-site troubleshooting based on field conditions including construction observation, startup and testing, and project closeout activities
  • Assisting with bid phase and award of construction contracts
  • Construction contract administration (schedule, time, and quality management)
  • Assisting in the preparation of plans and specifications
  • Performing research, technical writing, development of documentation and studies

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and pdf editors
  • Relevant construction and/or water/ wastewater coursework or projects
  • Prior work or internship experience with an engineering consultancy or municipality
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain in the first year

Benefits

  • Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • A 401(k) plan
  • 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
  • Caregiver leave
  • Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
  • Hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work

Company Overview

  • Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.jacobs.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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