Wastewater Collection Systems Engineer / Project Manager - Hoboken, NJ

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

We are seeking a Wastewater Collection Systems Engineer / Project Manager to provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, and operational management of a municipal wastewater and combined sewer collection system. This role integrates engineering analysis, asset management, regulatory compliance, and project execution to ensure system reliability, public safety, and uninterrupted service delivery.

The ideal candidate brings experience in wastewater collection systems, pump stations, CSO management, CMMS-driven maintenance programs, and contractor oversight, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a regulated municipal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and project management for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems, including:
  • Gravity and force mains for a combined sewer system
  • Pump stations
  • Solids/floatables screening facilities
  • Contractor management for major and miscellaneous repair projects
• Lead Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) management, monitoring, documentation, and regulatory reporting in compliance with NJDEP requirements.
• Apply civil and environmental engineering principles to system performance analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action development.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate field operations, maintenance programs, and capital support activities, aligning engineering priorities with operational execution.
• Manage and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support asset lifecycle tracking, preventive maintenance, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee CCTV inspections, condition assessments, and data analysis to support sewer rehabilitation and improvement projects.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, including:
  • Technical progress reports
  • Inspection reports
  • QA/QC of field work
  • Asset condition and maintenance documentation
  • Pump Station Design
• Develop work plans, staffing strategies, operating budgets.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate operations, and field staff; support recruiting, onboarding, and technical training initiatives.
• Manage procurement and contractor oversight, including specifications, scopes of work, technical reviews, invoice approvals, and performance monitoring.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and traffic control measures, ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry best practices.
• Serve as a technical lead during emergency response events, coordinating with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Investigate customer service requests and system complaints using root‑cause analysis and engineering diagnostics.
• Perform inspections of stormwater detention systems and FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) control systems.

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.

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Here's what you'll need

• Experience with municipal combined sewer collection systems, CSOs, and regulatory compliance
• Level 4 NJDEP regulations Wastewater Collections System Operator License, or Level 3 and ability to obtain Level 4 within 1 year
• 7+ years of experience in the construction, maintenance and operation of collection systems.
• Strong knowledge of pump station operations, sewer rehabilitation, and maintenance best practices
• Proven leadership experience managing field staff, contractors, and technical teams

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• Excellent ability to multi-task, provide timely responses, and coordinate field work.
• PACP Certification or ability to obtain the certification within 1 year.
• Understanding of ArcGIS and data management.
• Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge involved in working on pump, motors, pump station controls, SCADA, and other equipment such as high velocity sewer cleaning equipment, power rodding, or other equipment used in removing debris from sewer pipe, and related equipment including line cleaning, TV inspection, and vactor truck and clam truck operation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, supervisory training, principles of budget preparation and expenditure control and federal and state laws as they pertain to the water/wastewater industry.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

Our 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. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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. Job posted on April 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Hoboken	New Jersey	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States