Jacobs Receives Contract from Hydrogen Energy California

PASADENA, Calif., Sept 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from Hydrogen Energy California, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the company's water treatment and zero liquid discharge facility in Bakersfield, Calif.

Under terms of the agreement, Jacobs will complete the front end engineering design (FEED) stage deliverables for the water treatment and zero liquid discharge facility. The scope of work includes evaluation and optimization of the currently proposed water treatment systems; development of the design basis; preparation of design deliverables for process, instrumentation and control, mechanical, piping, electrical, civil and structural disciplines; development of commissioning and start-up procedures; and development of capital cost and operations and maintenance cost estimates.

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "Hydrogen Energy is an esteemed client with whom we share a great working history. We're very pleased to partner with them on this advanced technology project."

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

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      Michelle Jones

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