Meet Constanze Simmermacher

As Portfolio Manager Treatment Plant Projects and Process Engineering Lead, Constanze specializes in process engineering and project management of water and wastewater treatment projects. In her role as Global Principal, Constanze is one of Jacobs' leading technical specialists in desalination and advanced water treatment, supporting projects worldwide. Her experience covers feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, construction management and commissioning. She has worked in desalination and water treatment (drinking water and industrial water) for over 20 years!

By focusing on sustainability technologies and implementation in Jacobs’ ongoing projects throughout the Asia Pacific region – and now worldwide – Constanze is helping to secure a more sustainable and resilient water future.

Constanze holds a Master of Engineering, Department of Water Science (Water Management) which she obtained from Technical University of Dresden.

If you aren’t working, what are we most likely to find you doing?

I like cycling, photography, spending time with the family and travelling – Singapore is a great and easy island to start travelling around Asia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I also started playing guitar, so that’s a nice thing to do when I have the time.

What advice would you give to young professionals?

I would tell them to ask a lot of questions, to listen and to learn, and especially to ask what they want to know and what they don't understand. Also it’s important to take challenges outside of your comfort zone and to have the confidence that you can do it. Don't be afraid of making mistakes – they’re just part of the of the journey towards reaching what you want to do in the end.

What do you like most about being part of #OurJacobs team?

Besides the great people and unlimited opportunities to work on unique projects, what truly stands out for me is the access to a global expert network and support system. I find it truly reassuring to know that there will always be someone I can turn to for specialist advice. We have such a diverse pool of talented individuals and capabilities that there is always guidance and support available when needed. That’s something I always missed before I joined Jacobs.