Jacobs has been selected by Network Rail as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a transformative, major program of railway improvements planned to deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys along a 70-mile route with 23 stations – stretching from York to Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield.

During England’s National Apprenticeship Week, we meet Jamie Matthews who has just completed his Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering and Environmental Management.

During England’s National Apprenticeship Week, we meet Jacobs Architectural Apprentice Sundeep Bhudia, currently studying the Level 7 Architectural Apprenticeship to achieve full qualification as an Architect. Sundeep shares more on his apprenticeship journey and advice on what to consider when exploring options.

Jacobs was selected to operate and maintain the water treatment system in Jackson, Mississippi, by JXN Water, the entity responsible for ensuring reliable water service for citizens in the state’s largest city. This contract follows a short-term operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement that provided nearly 180,000 residents in and around Jackson with more reliable drinking water.

Jacobs was selected by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, for a single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide multimedia environmental compliance engineering support to the U.S. Navy and other U.S. Department of Defense installations globally, but primarily in the eastern half of the U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Updates to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) P100 Facilities Standards in 2024 expanded the requirement to include “value ecosystem services” for GSA-owned buildings and building projects. Will it be an inflection point for greater sustainability in the federal building sector?

Jacobs led all aspects of design for the Lake George Diversion Dam Removal and Upper South Platte River Restoration Project. Named the U.S. Forest Service’s 2024 National Collaborative/Integrated Aquatic Stewardship Award winner, this project restored natural habitats, improved water quality, enhanced biodiversity and provided more enjoyable recreation. Read about the award-winning effort, and our involvement, in this article.

Water resources engineer Alyssa Ramsey discusses the Water Environment Federation’s Water Leadership Institute and lessons learned as an emerging water leader.

Jacobs was selected by the Japan District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver architecture and engineering services through a multiple award task order contract to support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Herman Kao shares key insights from his program management experience and important considerations for complex program delivery.

Global Director for Advanced Facilities David Krick discusses the importance of advanced planning in semiconductor manufacturing and Jacobs’ role as a delivery partner.

At Jacobs, we’re boldly moving forward, helping our clients deliver impact and drive a better future for people, communities and the planet. As part of this growth, we opened a new office in Madison, Wisconsin to provide critical water and transportation solutions for our clients in the state’s fastest growing metropolitan area. Read more about the new office location and our key staff driving growth in Madison.