Entry Level Water Resources Engineer
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Job overview
The Entry Level Water Resources Engineer will support stormwater and green stormwater infrastructure programs for municipalities and water-wastewater utilities in the Philadelphia region. The role offers experience evaluating and selecting approaches to client challenges and planning and designing stormwater improvements. The work supports efforts to improve water quality and reduce wet-weather sewer overflows into local rivers and streams.
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Full job description
Municipalities and water-wastewater utilities in the region have embarked on the implementation of various plans and projects to significantly improve water quality and reduce wet weather sewer overflows into local rivers and streams. As a valued member of our team in Philadelphia, PA, you’ll have the chance to support the delivery of some of the largest stormwater and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) programs in the region for a variety of clients. In a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, you'll gain experience working on projects and programs evaluating and selecting the best approaches to solve a client’s challenges, planning and designing significant stormwater improvements, and more.
Grow your career with a company that is constantly pushing for more innovative and cost-effective solutions to give more people access to clean water and a healthier environment.
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
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Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
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Self-motivation and team-oriented work practices
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Analytical and technical problem-solving skills
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Familiarity with green stormwater infrastructure concepts and technologies
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Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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Interest in assisting with occasional site visits and field work to support projects
Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:
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Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
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An ability to obtain a PE license within 4 years
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Philadelphia region work experience/network
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Experience delivering water, wastewater, and/or stormwater 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 5,112 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$90–130K/yr103 salary ranges
- US median$30–43/hr190 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 216 open Civil Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,112 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,158 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,869 of the 5,112 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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