Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

Demystifying wastewater decarbonization

Jacobs Global Principal for Wastewater Energy Optimization and Decarbonization Emma Shen discusses the importance of transparent net-zero goals in the water sector that account for challenges like wastewater treatment process emissions and long-term decarbonization opportunities.

Emma Shen
Q&A with Melanie Holmer Jacobs VP, Global Water Reuse Principal
Q&A

A view on the future of water reuse: A Q&A with Melanie Holmer

Strengthening our capabilities in water reuse practices and advanced treatment technologies, Melanie Holmer recently joined Jacobs as Global Water Reuse Principal and Vice President. Melanie brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in strategic planning, process selection, detailed design, program management and technical direction in drinking water, wastewater and water reuse. In this Q&A, Melanie talks about the state of water reuse, explores where it’s headed, and highlights innovations powering its progress today.

Melanie Holmer
Greg Barry headshot in banner graphic
Q&A

Securing the future and protecting assets in a digital-physical world: A Q&A with Greg Barry

In this feature, we interviewed our Security Technical Director in Australia and New Zealand, Greg Barry, who shared his insights on the most common mistakes organizations make regarding physical and cybersecurity. He also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and prevent threats and significant security threats to critical infrastructure and assets.

Q&A

Harambee Employee Network: Omarlie John’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Omarlie John to see how he found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, Harambee.

Q&A

Meet our Data Solutions Team: A Q&A with Bhargav Ram Channa Reddy

A highly skilled transportation professional with a strongly developed client-first mentality, Bhargav Channa Reddy is a Senior Product Support Engineer III for StreetLight, a subsidiary of Jacobs. We sat down to get to know him and his role on our team driving strategic, transformational growth across data and cyber solutions.

Installation of the distribution unit of heating and water supply network
Big Questions

Integrating equity into lead service line replacements

Our Global Principal for Drinking Water Quality discusses the importance of equity considerations when planning lead service line replacements and how a step-by-step equity analysis guide can help.

Jennifer Liggett
Q&A

Kicking it into high gear: A Q&A with Brandy Creed

Rail and Transit Group Leader Brandy Creed is no stranger to a challenge in martial arts or the rail and transit industry. With her extensive background in both subjects, we sat down with Brandy to discuss how she is kicking things into high gear.

Brandy Creed

  • Future Foundations

    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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