Sr. Conveyance Engineer - Design Lead

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical water infrastructure challenges - turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We share a common purpose:

to make the world more connected and sustainable. We are seeking a Senior Conveyance Engineer - Design Lead to join our East Central Water team, based in Pittsburgh, PA, supporting a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects regionally. This role is designed for a highly experienced conveyance engineer who wants to remain focused on hands‑on design, technical execution, and team collaboration, without formal project management responsibility. In this role, you will play a key part on project teams by leading complex design tasks, guiding technical approach, and supporting successful project delivery across the region.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Conveyance Engineer - Design Lead, you will: Serve as a senior design contributor on assigned projects, ultimately you will become the technical lead Execute and oversee complex conveyance design elements within larger multidisciplinary projects Collaborate closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, and regional teams Support a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects across the East Central geography Contribute to team development through informal mentoring and technical collaboration Lead and perform detailed water and wastewater conveyance design, including: Gravity and pressure pipelines Watermains and sewers (small and large diameter) Pump station hydraulics and layouts Alignment development and alternatives analysis Complete and review engineering calculations, hydraulic models, and design analyses Prepare and review technical memoranda and design reports, as well as plans, profiles, and construction specifications Support QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements Work in partnership with Project Managers by leading defined technical scopes Participate in technical coordination with internal disciplines and external stakeholders Provide engineering support during permitting, bidding, and construction as needed Assist with responding to technical questions from clients and contractors Collaborate closely with junior and mid-level engineers on design tasks Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance and design review support Share practical experience and lessons learned to strengthen overall team performance Provide technical input to proposals and pursuits Participate in client meetings related to design development and technical coordination Support long‑term client relationships through consistent technical performance Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to gain reciprocity in Pennsylvania 15+ years of experience in water and wastewater conveyance engineering Strong experience with Pipeline design, layout Hydraulic analysis and modeling Preparation and review of plans, profiles, and specifications Proven ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary project teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation Ideally, You'll also have: Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering Experience serving as a design lead or senior technical contributor on conveyance projects Experience or familiarity with Bluebeam, ProjectWise and GIS platforms (ArcGIS) Active in professional associations Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.