Senior Water Treatment Engineer (Drinking Water & Reuse)
JacobsSenior Water Treatment Engineer (Drinking Water & Reuse)
JacobsLocation
Naples, FL
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$144,700 - $189,975 per year
Job description
The Senior Water Treatment Engineer will lead process design and optimization for drinking water and reuse facilities within Jacobs' Florida Water team. This role focuses on solving complex challenges related to sustainable water supply and community resilience. The engineer will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. Mentoring junior engineers and engaging directly with clients are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
- 15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater process engineering, with an emphasis on drinking water and/or reuse.
- Hands-on experience with membrane treatment and at least one advanced treatment method.
- Strong client-facing communication skills and a proven track record of delivering quality design documentation.
Responsibilities
- Lead process evaluation, design, and optimization for drinking water and reuse treatment systems.
- Plan and oversee pilots, bench testing, and data analysis, translating findings into design documentation.
- Guide commissioning/startup and troubleshoot operations while supporting digital tools for performance improvement.
- Develop technical specifications and conduct equipment selection with strong QA/QC rigor.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a collaborative team culture.
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.
Is this posting expired or inaccurate?
