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Entry-level Water Resources Engineer (EIT)

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Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EIT Certification Or EligibilityBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs seeks an entry-level Water Resources Engineer (EIT) to support wastewater master planning and modeling for Houston Public Works. The engineer will work full-time in the City’s offices alongside City staff, with technical support from Jacobs’ modeling team. The role focuses on collection-system modeling, flow and rainfall data analysis, capacity assessments, consent decree reporting, and technical materials for City stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InfoWorks ICMSWMMGISExcelPower BIData AnalyticsScriptingPythonRubyWater Resources

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental EngineeringEIT Certification or Eligibility0-2 Years ExperienceMaster's in Water Resources

Full job description

Thriving communities. A healthy environment. A brighter future. What we do is more than infrastructure, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as an entry level Water Resources Engineer (EIT) in Houston. If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the place for you! You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth are supported, and contributions to the success of the firm are rewarded.

As an entry-level Water Resources Engineer (EIT) to support wastewater master planning and modeling efforts, you will be expected to be placed full-time in Houston Public Works' offices, working day to day with City staff while drawing on the Jacobs modeling team for technical support.

The role involves building, updating, and calibrating InfoWorks ICM collection system models, analyzing flow monitoring and rainfall data, and capacity assessments that inform the City's Capital Improvement Program. You will also help support consent decree reporting and prepare technical memoranda and presentations for City stakeholders.

We’ll expect you to:

  • Update and run InfoWorks ICM collection system models, and support calibration using flow monitoring and rainfall data.

  • Process and QA/QC flow meter, rain gauge, radar rainfall, and GIS asset data.

  • Perform RDII analysis, including dry/wet weather separation, and RTK parameter development.

  • Assist with consent decree reporting and WWTP flow and capacity tracking under TCEQ requirements.

  • Prepare technical memoranda, figures, and presentation materials for City staff.

  • Other tasks as required by COH WWIP

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.

  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

  • 0-2 years of experience

  • EIT certification, or eligibility to obtain it

  • Working proficiency with GIS, Excel and PowerBI

  • Able to work primarily from the client's Houston office

  • Proficiency with collection system hydraulic modeling software -InfoWorks ICM, SWMM

  • Data analytics and scripting experience (Python, Ruby)

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

  • Masters with a focus in water resources.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,086 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$91–140K/yr89 salary ranges
  • US median$30–43/hr206 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 362 open Civil Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,086 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,139 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,962 of the 5,086 open Civil Engineer jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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