Opportunity Awaits within Operations Management and Facilities Services
Join Jacobs to accelerate your career and improve the quality of life in the communities you serve.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On-the-job training
Staff receive opportunities for observation and hands-on experience to sharpen or learn new skills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hear from our team members
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Changing the World: A Q&A with Tracy Stephens
Tracy Stephens wants to make things better — for himself and for today’s youth who will be tomorrow’s leaders. Learn how Tracy aligns his personal and professional passions to create a more connected, sustainable world for his clients, colleagues and community.
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Shaping Cities: A Q&A with Intern Turned Engineer Blane Solomon
Marking National Public Works Week, we sat down with Assistant Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Manager Blane Solomon at our Operations Management and Facilities Services project in Johns Creek, Georgia, to learn how she got started in engineering and now helps shape the city where she grew up.
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Women in Sustainability: Q&A with Kayla Brown
Kayla Brown grew up in southwest Washington, U.S., immersing herself in the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. Today she plays a critical role in providing high-quality water for residents in Vancouver, Washington, and brainstorming innovative sustainable solutions that leave a more sustainable footprint for the city, the wastewater treatment plant and the community.