Senior Water Resources Engineer and Group Lead

at Jacobs in Boise, Idaho, United States

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative?and?lasting solutions for tomorrow. If youre interested in a long and rewarding career working with a top globally ranked engineering firm,?and?with?the?industrys best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer and Water Resources Group Leader to build teams and lead work planning, design, and construction documents for river and stream restoration, water supply, irrigation, dam breach analysis, and stormwater quality retrofit projects in our Boise, ID office.

You will have a chance to be a leader in improving the water infrastructure across our state and throughout the Northwest region. As a key member of our local and regional teams, youll have a chance to participate in challenging and engaging water resources projects leading all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design and construction services. You will assist with business development, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts to grow our business. You will also establish and maintain strong client relationships by communicating with clients on technical design topics and project schedule/budget/scope to develop long term strategy for continued market success. You will be responsible for leading project teams and communicating between diverse design disciplines for the delivery of designs and related studies. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for our growth in these markets.

In addition to leading project planning and design, you will be a critical member of the Boise Water Leadership team. Youll work closely with other Department and Group Leaders and Client Account Managers to provide guidance and leadership within the Water Group. Youll be called upon to use your inspirational leadership skills to provide mentoring and coaching to Water Resources Group staff aligned to you, including development of annual priorities, career goals, and performance reviews.? Typical activities may also include identifying potential project pursuits, preparing qualifications and proposals, and hiring, supervising, and supporting staff. You will have the opportunity to help grow our business and also grow our local and regional teams.

Youll also be responsible for promoting inclusion and diversity within the office and the Water Team, working to ensu