Senior Drinking Water Treatment Technologist

Senior Drinking Water Treatment Technologist Jacobs - 3.9 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details $134,500 - $190,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Process engineering Water treatment Full Job Description Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Capabilities Project Management Office Setup Hybrid Job ID #39434 Market 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 Water is Life. At Jacobs, we're redefining what's possible in water. From advanced treatment to potable reuse and desalination, we deliver the critical resources communities and industries need to thrive. At Jacobs, we take a triple-bottom-line focus and a OneWater mentality to tackle emerging contaminants of concern, including PFAS. If you're passionate about making a difference, join the firm that is ENR-ranked #1 across multiple categories and recipient of the Stockholm Industry Water Award for leadership in potable reuse and public acceptance. With over 9,000 water professionals worldwide, we're expanding in Palm Beach County and Fort Lauderdale, and seeking senior-level drinking water leaders. Help us drive innovation, deliver impactful projects, and shape the future of water. As a seasoned water professional, you have options. At Jacobs, you'll lead transformative projects—large and small—across planning, design, and delivery (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build). With a robust local and global portfolio of projects you'll have the flexibility to grow into leadership, technical excellence, or client-focused roles—your path, your choice. As part of our team, you'll engage as a subject matter expert in drinking water and reuse treatment technologies. You'll leverage your expertise in process, pilot scale evaluations, treatment technologies, and applicable regulatory frameworks to collaborate with our team to strategize and deliver meaningful solutions for water treatment project challenges locally, nationally, and across the globe. We invest in your success. With formal mentoring, dedicated training and conference budgets, and personalized career planning, you'll thrive in a culture that values both technical mastery and project leadership, inclusive of subject matter experts—many based right here in the Southeast. You'll work side by side with global leaders in water innovation, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and best practices that keep you at the forefront of the field. Bring your whole, authentic self to work in an inclusive environment supported by our Jacobs Employee Networks (JENs). Enjoy flexible work options (hybrid schedules, flexible hours), unlimited PTO , and a strong sense of community. Ready to make an impact? Join Jacobs and help deliver safe, reliable drinking water to communities across the Southeast and beyond. Shape the future. Build what's next. Thrive with us. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical preferred). 10 - 15+ years of progressive process engineering and project delivery experience in drinking water treatment, including process planning, evaluations, piloting, modeling, and detailed design. Proven experience working on drinking water treatment projects. Demonstrated understanding of drinking water supply, master planning, and/or treatment processes and technologies. Familiarity with State and Federal government regulatory frameworks related to water treatment. Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities. Ideally, you'll also have Master's or other graduate degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical preferred). Professional Engineering license in Florida United States or ability to transfer PE license. A strong network with local municipalities or other water/wastewater clients. #LI-DL1

Posted Salary Range:

Minimum 134,500.00

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Upper 190,000.00 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 $134,500.00 to $190,000.00. 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 May 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.