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Jacobs offers a full suite of custom-tailored operations, maintenance and facility-management services for water and wastewater utilities, public agencies and private industry. Over 15 million people benefit daily from such services, which are provided by our Operations Management and Facilities Services (OMFS) practice. OMFS is seeking talented individuals who want to make a difference in the world by challenging the status quo and shaping innovative and lasting solutions for our clients and communities. Apply today to join a collaborative team and advance your career in ways you never thought possible.

You should apply if...

  • You want to make a real-world impact 

    You will be essential to delivering custom and critical services, like water treatment and traffic management, to clients and communities nationwide.

  • You’re an innovator

    You aren’t afraid to ask the difficult questions and suggest new, out-of-the-box solutions to address our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • You want to be the driver, not passenger, in your career

    Whether you want to stay in a single role or create your own career path, we work with our staff to set them up for success and find ways to build a rewarding and challenging career that excites them.

On-the-job support

Regardless of your role and job location, there are people and resources available to make your day-to-day job easier.

  • Access to O&M, engineering and technical experts

    With over 60,000 employees worldwide, you have access to technical experts, resources, best practices and more to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

  • Digital tools and resources

    Our teams utilize a suite of user-friendly digital tools to optimize their operations. This includes ion, an integrated project intelligence platform that provides an at-a-glance visual presentation of key performance indicators, such as project performance in safety, sustainability, financials, and maintenance. 

  • On-the-job training

    Staff receive opportunities for observation and hands-on experience to sharpen or learn new skills. 

  • Worker safety

    Regional and project safety support provide specialized safety trainings and a culture of caring that allows you to return home safely each day.

A supportive workplace culture

We strive to build a workplace that works for everyone – at every level. This vision is reinforced by numerous cultural initiatives we have implemented.

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    Workplace celebrations

    From project milestones and industry awards to staff anniversaries and perfect compliance performance, we celebrate the achievements of staff and teams with financial bonuses, team parties, charitable donations on their behalf and more.

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    Positive Mental Health Champions

    Positive Mental Health Champions are available to promote positive mental health within regions and at projects. They’re trained in how to guide staff who have mental health concerns or crises to the appropriate level of help.

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    Cross-cultural engagement

    The CORE is a culture and inclusion initiative that aims to enable everyone to be heard, drives positive change and advances mutual understanding through courageous conversations, cultural observance education and more. 

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    Culture coach program

    Regional and project culture coaches guide discussions with project teams on how to create and sustain a motivated, inclusive culture where each staff member feels they belong.

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    Trusted community partner

    Our teams build relationships with clients and communities based on trust and mutual respect. To do so, they create innovative outreach efforts to engage with their communities in a meaningful way and make a positive difference.

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Professional development benefits

The OMFS practice is supported by the Resource Planning Group, a team focused on developing staff, recruiting and retaining talent, and reinforcing inclusion and diversity among our project teams. They established numerous programs to best support a high-performance culture and further develop staff. 

  • Onboarding and transition

    Established onboarding contacts are available to support your transition to OMFS, starting with the interview, through onboarding and beyond.

    OMFS Leadership Mentor Program

    A year-long formal mentoring program for aspiring leaders. The program includes personal coaching from the OMFS Leadership Team, workshops, cohort networking circles and a capstone project.

    OMFS University

    Online and in-person workshops that enhance core competencies of future leaders, including foundational skills for project managers, public speaking, cultural competency training, and interpersonal and strategic skills for leading teams effectively.

    OMFS internship program

    Our support teams partner with projects to provide students pursuing a career in operations and maintenance professions with an opportunity to combine technical education with applicable work experience.

  • Leadership Development Guide

    A guide that helps staff gain an understanding of their level of expertise and the steps to take to be considered for potential advancement or change in their current role. 

    Industry certification support

    Get paid to increase your knowledge and skillset by obtaining advanced industry certifications. We cover the cost of training, preparation and practice materials, and examination fees, while you concentrate on learning and developing. Those who obtain certifications are also eligible for certification bonuses.

    Training and conference funding

    Staff are encouraged to attend conferences, workshops and other industry events, all of which can be partially or fully funded by OMFS. These activities will help build your personal brand, inspire you, strengthen your network and advance your career and proficiencies.

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