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Entry Level Water Engineering Graduate

Jacobs

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$60,900 - $83,700 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Entry-Level Water Engineer position at Jacobs in Virginia Beach, VA, focuses on planning, designing, analyzing, and managing water-related infrastructure and environmental systems. The role emphasizes developing sustainable solutions for stormwater management, water supply, and wastewater systems. Candidates will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that protect public health and natural resources. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a globally ranked design engineering firm.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water resources
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivation and team-oriented work practices
  • Data analysis and technical problem-solving skills
  • Top-notch organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within six months
  • Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, analyze, and manage water-related infrastructure and environmental systems
  • Support the development of sustainable solutions for stormwater management and water supply
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects
  • Evaluate and select the best treatment approaches to solve client challenges
  • Plan and design treatment systems and plant improvements

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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