
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer
San Antonio, TXFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Jacobs seeks a Civil or Environmental Engineer interested in water resources engineering to support water management planning and design studies and projects for local and global clients. The role includes environmental and water resources analyses, planning and design for water storage, conveyance, and distribution, and research, technical writing, documentation, and data analysis. Work is performed under the guidance of professional engineers, scientists, and senior technical staff, with mentorship opportunities.
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Full job description
We’re seeking Civil and Environmental Engineers with an interest in Water Resources Engineering to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects for both local and global clients.
As a Water Resources Engineer work would include development and application of environmental and water resources analyses, to support local, regional, state, and federal water management planning and design studies; planning and design for water storage, conveyance, and distribution projects; performing research, technical writing, and development of documentation and studies as well as data collection, processing, and analysis to support water resources planning activities.
Each day, you will be an important team member as you assist with projects for our clients. Under the guidance of professional engineers, scientists, and other senior technical staff you will receive expert mentorship opportunities to ensure you thrive in your career. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
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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Qualifications
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Full-time permanent positions require a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or another closely related field
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
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EIT or on track to obtain
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
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Previous intern experience with a consulting or engineering firm
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Relevant coursework or projects
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 5,104 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$95–140K/yr89 salary ranges
- US median$30–43/hr208 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 360 open Civil Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,104 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
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- Experience
- Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,155 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,958 of the 5,104 open Civil Engineer jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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