With a degree in biology, Andreana Salas Alexander always knew she wanted to work in a science-related field. Today she applies her knowledge to treating water and wastewater in Texas, using her role to find new ways to leave a positive impact on the environment, her community and her team. Learn more about her journey in this Q&A.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 28, 2024.

Health systems today face complex challenges—from evolving science and technology trends to global pandemics and growing population. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Health Systems Governance Dr. Nino Kharaishvili talks about the link between climate change and health, how data is shaping policy, and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Jacobs served as lead designer on Washington Department of Transportation’s I-5 Steilacoom-DuPont Road to Thorne Lane Corridor Improvement project, recently named as a Gold Award National Finalist in the Transportation category at the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards. Read more about the project and how it’s improving safety and connection in Washington state.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as Program Manager for the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a public private partnership (P3) establishing a statewide clean hydrogen hub (H2) in California, one of seven national hubs announced by the White House and recently granted funding by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (DOE OCED).

Global demand for transport is rapidly increasing, with passenger rail and freight activity projected to more than double by 2050. While this growth signifies social and economic progress, it also leads to greater energy demand, increased carbon emissions and atmospheric pollutants. Read about Andrew’s solutions to meet mobility needs for an increasingly urbanized world in the following Q&A.

Municipal water utilities across the U.S. and around the world face aging, outdated equipment, and difficulty keeping pace with growing demand. Discover how we’re helping Waterbury, Connecticut, adjust its operating approach and upgrade key systems to reduce service interruptions and improve quality and reliability.

One of the most critical challenges in chemical remediation globally is addressing the growing impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and providing practical solutions. Emerging Contaminants Community of Practice Co-Leader, Ali Salter-Blanc, shares her deep insights and industry experience.

Public transportation systems, valued as some of the most equitable and sustainable modes of transportation, connect communities and help stimulate economic development. In this Q&A, Jacobs’ transportation leader Alicia Cannon talks about local opportunities in transport planning and the importance of leveraging subject matter experts who can offer efficient, cutting-edge solutions.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) was contracted by Onondaga County, New York, to provide program management services for the county’s combined sewer overflow (CSO) abatement and capacity, management, operations and maintenance programs. The new contract extends Jacobs’ long-term program management role to cover the CSO program and improve sewer system performance county-wide using Jacobs’ Digital OneWater solutions.

Planning, building and delivering the large-scale critical infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable water services is a complex balancing act of costs, risk and value. The most crucial challenges are creating sustainable, long-term financing and robust contracts, attracting investors and driving seamless stakeholder collaboration. The Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR) delivery model was developed in the U.K. to help solve those challenges. Geoff Roberts, one of Jacobs’ heads of legal and program counsel, explains how and offers his insights on using the model to achieve success.

The current scorecard for U.K. hospitals and healthcare estates isn’t encouraging. It’s saddled with a growing maintenance backlog — over $12 billion (£10 billion) — and it’s marred by pandemic scars and a staffing crisis. Combine this with a rapidly aging population facing increasing pensioner poverty and poor health, the COVID-19 patient backlog, inflation and a severe funding shortage — it creates a challenging prognosis.