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Water/Wastewater Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Syracuse, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/17/2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $126,450 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Water/Wastewater Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on planning and designing water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater treatment projects. The team is composed of innovative engineers dedicated to solving critical environmental challenges. This position offers the opportunity to work on both local and national projects while mentoring junior staff. Candidates will engage in a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional growth and skill development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to utilize production tools such as ESRI ArcGIS and AutoCAD
  • Analytical and technical problem-solving skills
  • Substantial professional full-time experience in water/wastewater/stormwater

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on water and wastewater design projects.
  • Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data and performing calculations.
  • Plan and design projects following company and government standards.
  • Prepare drawings and specifications based on engineering staff feedback.
  • Mentor and support junior staff in the local and regional water group.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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