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Infrastructure Water Resource Engineer and Modeler

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Location
Morristown, NJ
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer In Training, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Jacobs seeks an Infrastructure Water Resource Engineer and Modeler to support local and regional water, transportation, and public works projects. The role performs data collection, analysis, design, technical studies, and reporting for drainage and flood control components. It also supports stormwater management, engineering calculations, GIS analysis, and permitting requirements, while researching design approaches and conducting client and peer drawing reviews.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling, requiredSteady-State HEC-RAS, requiredUnsteady-State HEC-RAS, required2-D Modeling, requiredSRH-2D, requiredHEC-RAS 2D, requiredBridge/Tidal Scour Analysis, requiredCountermeasure Design, requiredHEC-HMS, requiredGIS, nice to haveEnvironmental Document Preparation, nice to haveEngineering Document Preparation, nice to haveSurveying, nice to haveCAD, nice to haveLiDAR, nice to have3-D Surfaces, nice to haveDatum Adjustments, nice to haveProject Engineering, requiredWater Resources Design, requiredDrainage Design, requiredHydrology Design, requiredHydraulics Design, requiredMicroStation, requiredAutoCAD, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredSharePoint, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredNew Jersey Transportation Agencies, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, requiredEngineer in Training, required2+ Years Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling, requiredMaster's in Hydrology/Hydraulics or Water Resources, nice to have

Full job description

Water is playing an essential role in our health and well-being, now more than ever.  As a solutions company, at Jacobs we believe in dreaming big while keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground, so we ask you explore our different way of thinking to everything we do!

By joining us, we’ll look to you to perform data collection, analysis, design, technical studies, and prepare reports associated with drainage and flood control related components for water, transportation, and public works projects.

Seeking experience with Steady and Unsteady-state HEC-RAS modeling. Working knowledge of 2-D modeling including the Sedimentation and River Hydraulics (SRH-2D) and HEC-RAS 2D software. Also requiring knowledge or experience with Bridge/Tidal Scour Analysis and Countermeasure Design, and HEC- HMS (or equivalent). Experience using GIS to support engineering studies, and preparation of environmental and engineering documents/maps is desired. Previous survey/CAD experience is a plus, including knowledge with LiDAR data, surveying, 3-D surfaces, and datum adjustments. Assist in the engineering calculations, stormwater management, report writing, and GIS analysis as it related to NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Permit and Soil Erosion requirements.

We’ll rely on you to research codes and design approaches and to conduct client and peer drawing reviews. By doing so you’ll help us achieve our clients’ goals.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teammate to support local and regional clients. Join us and we’ll continue to develop your skills as you explore all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Join us and we’ll continue to develop your skills as you explore all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

  • Engineer in Training (EIT)

  • 2-4 years’ experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

  • Knowledge of 2-D modeling including the Sedimentation and River Hydraulics (SRH-2D) and HEC-RAS 2D software

  • Knowledge of Steady and Unsteady-state HEC-RAS 1D modeling, Bridge/Tidal Scour Analysis and Countermeasure Design, and HEC- HMS (or equivalent).

  • MicroStation and AutoCAD experience including knowledge with LiDAR data, surveying, 3-D surfaces, and datum adjustments

  • Project engineering experience related to performance of water resources, drainage, hydrology and hydraulics design related projects

  • Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Master’s degree with emphasis in Hydrology/Hydraulics, Water Resources

  • Experience with New Jersey State Transportation Agencies or equivalent

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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 5,128 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New Jersey median$89–128K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$30–42/hr173 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 116 open Civil Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 5,128 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,267 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,840 of the 5,128 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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