Water Regional Technical Specialist - Southeast

Regional Technical Specialist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Regional Technical Specialist to join our team in the Southeast US of the Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) business. As a Regional Technical Specialist, you'll assume a leading role on special projects performing Project Development Evaluations and Full Contract Operation (FCO) reviews. You'll provide client and business development support, evaluate facilities and suggest improvements to operations personnel and/or design engineers, assist with the startup, development of operational guides and perform training and performance evaluations for new facilities. You'll also analyze process control procedures and recommend changes where needed; prepare monthly reports to the Director of Technical Specialists on utilization, work summaries and work projections; review designs for operability; perform project follow up reviews to determine client satisfaction with past service and develop recommendations on the need for future service; and prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

**This position will require up to 75% travel.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

Here's what you'll need:

•Ten (10) years of experience in operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plant facilities; or 7 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree.

•Highest level of Water Operator License, or ability to obtain within one year of employment

•Experience in budget preparation and financial accountability

•Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory capacity

•Experience with technical writing, prepare and give presentations

•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

•Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

•Valid State Driver's License with no major infractions

Ideally, you'll also have:

•Bachelor's Degree

•Water Process Database experience (HACH Wims)

•International work experience

•Extensive knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs of a treatment plant through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies and solids disposal

•Previous successful experience providing staff leadership, communication, staff assignments, and developing staff capabilities

•Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong technical problem-solving skills

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $130,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Houston, Texas, United States