Dallas, TX — July 2025 – Global infrastructure and engineering leader Jacobs (NYSE: J) has reinforced its historic roots in the water and wastewater operations and maintenance (O&M) industry with a series of significant contract wins and renewals across the Western United States. This strategic expansion further establishes Jacobs as a dominant player in the North American water market, with a presence spanning over 45 years.
Jacobs has recently secured new O&M contracts with key utility partners, including Soquel Creek Water District, West Basin Water District, and the Lincoln-Sewer Management District 1 Wastewater Authority in California. In addition, Jacobs has renewed contracts with long-standing partners across Oregon (Hood River), Washington (Walla Walla), Idaho (Twin Falls), Arizona (Prescott Valley), New Mexico (Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and Rio Rancho), and California (Turlock Irrigation District). Collectively, these relationships represent over 180 years of collaboration with public utilities.
“At Jacobs, we do not take for granted the importance of delivering an essential service like fresh drinking water, as well as protecting our sensitive environment through the collection and advanced treatment of wastewater,” said Greg Fischer, Executive Vice President at Jacobs. “Our ability to blend O&M services with world-leading water and wastewater engineering expertise ensures both reliability and the full optimization of existing infrastructure.”
From its humble beginnings in Oregon 45 years ago, Jacobs has grown into one of the largest O&M service providers in the U.S. water sector. Today, the company manages over 300 facilities, offering services that include:
- Full O&M of water and wastewater utilities
- Advanced water treatment
- Public works and facilities management
- Community development services
Jacobs is also leveraging its Digital OneWater suite—tools such as Intelligent O&M, Aqua DNA, and Dragonfly—to address modern challenges such as climate change, tightening environmental regulations, and workforce shortages.
“As utilities across the West face increasing pressures, Jacobs’ data-driven, digital-first approach is proving critical to operational success and sustainability,” Fischer added.
With a global workforce of nearly 45,000 employees and $12 billion in annual revenue, Jacobs continues to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges.
