
Entry Level Wastewater Treatment Engineer
Portland, ORJobSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
Jacobs is seeking an entry-level wastewater treatment engineer to support studies, designs, and field assignments alongside experienced engineers and designers. The role focuses primarily on wastewater treatment projects, with opportunities to contribute to process mechanical initiatives. Through mentorship, on-the-job training, and varied project exposure, the hire will develop technical skills and industry knowledge while helping deliver solutions for clients and communities.
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Full job description
We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're looking to start your engineering career with one of the industry's most innovative and respected engineering firms, Jacobs is where you belong. We are seeking a motivated and curious Entry-Level Wastewater Treatment to support projects. As an Entry-Level Treatment, you will work alongside experienced wastewater engineers and designers on studies, designs, and field assignments while developing your technical skills and industry knowledge. Your work will primarily focus on wastewater treatment projects, with opportunities to support a variety of process mechanical initiatives. As part of our collaborative team, you will assist with:
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Supporting evaluations of treatment and process alternatives to help address client challenges
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Learning to analyze engineering problems and communicate technical solutions effectively
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Assisting with the design and implementation of pilot-scale treatment systems
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Supporting the planning and design of full-scale treatment systems and treatment plant improvements
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Assisting in the development of facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
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Contributing to the preparation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications
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Assisting with the evaluation and selection of process equipment, pumping systems, pipe materials, and valves
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Performing data analysis and supporting computer modeling efforts
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Assisting with technical report preparation and documentation
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Supporting bidding and permitting activities
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Providing support during construction and startup activities
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Participating in field inspections of treatment and mechanical equipment under the guidance of senior engineers Through mentorship, on-the-job training, and exposure to a variety of projects, you will have the opportunity to build a strong technical foundation and grow your career while helping deliver innovative solutions for our clients and communities.
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
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Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or another closely related field.
Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
0-2 years of relevant experience in water, wastewater, process mechanical, or related engineering projects
Knowledge of engineering principles related to water and wastewater treatment systems.
The ideal will also have
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Previous intern experience with a consulting or engineering firm focused on water/ wastewater/ water resources
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Relevant coursework or projects focused on water/wastewater/ water resources
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Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
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Understanding of pumps, valves, piping systems, treatment equipment, and related mechanical systems.
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 5,126 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Oregon median$94–160K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$30–42/hr199 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Civil Engineer jobs in Oregon and 5,126 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,147 postings).
- Education
- 3,887 of the 5,126 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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