Framework supports $3.8 billion capital investment program over next five years

United Utilities' largest ever environmental program to advance water services modernization in North West England

DALLAS, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Jacobs (NYSE:J) and VolkerStevin joint venture, C2V, has been appointed by United Utilities, one of the U.K.'s largest listed water companies, as Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) to support their major capital investment program. It will be the most ambitious and challenging program United Utilities has ever delivered.

Leverages Jacobs' design services and data solutions, including Aqua DNA

DALLAS, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the City of Omaha, Nebraska, in the U.S. to develop a real-time control decision support system for the city's wastewater collection network. Jacobs will provide design services and data solutions to develop a strategy that maximizes the use of existing assets while reducing combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

The project will deploy Jacobs' Digital OneWater solution, Aqua DNA, to collect Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system data and inputs from new and existing sensors that monitor system parameters like flow and rainfall. Together with hydraulic modelling, machine learning and artificial intelligence, this platform will provide real-time insights to improve sewer system performance, optimization of operational costs and long-term environmental benefits to the Missouri River watershed aligned with the City of Omaha's Long Term Control Plan.

Project will ease travel congestion and improve access to Sea-Tac Airport and Port of Seattle

DALLAS, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Washington State Department of Transportation as lead designer for the SR 509 Stage 2 Completion Project. This project, part of the Puget Sound Gateway Program, will complete a crucial part of the state's transportation network between I-5 and SR 509, creating vital links between the Port of Seattle and manufacturing and distribution centers in the Kent Valley, ending near Sea-Tac Airport.

Project will ease travel congestion and improve access to Sea-Tac Airport and Port of Seattle

DALLAS, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the Washington State Department of Transportation as lead designer for the SR 509 Stage 2 Completion Project. This project, part of the Puget Sound Gateway Program, will complete a crucial part of the state's transportation network between I-5 and SR 509, creating vital links between the Port of Seattle and manufacturing and distribution centers in the Kent Valley, ending near Sea-Tac Airport.

Supports decades-long program to remediate Hamilton Harbour

Aids growth and development objectives in Hamilton, Ontario

DALLAS, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was contracted by the City of Hamilton, Ontario in Canada to provide engineering services for the Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion. The project will upgrade and expand the city's largest wastewater treatment plant to meet projected population growth and improve water quality in the area.

At an estimated capital cost of approximately $310 million (CAD $420 million), the Phase 2 Expansion is one of the city's largest wastewater infrastructure projects and a critical part of its Clean Harbour Program to improve environmental health in Hamilton Harbour – a bay located at the western tip of Lake Ontario and is also designated as a "Great Lakes Area of Concern." As the largest single source of water flowing into Hamilton Harbour, treatment upgrades at the Woodward Avenue plant are being implemented to improve water quality in the bay. Completed last year, Jacobs provided design services for Phase 1 of the upgrade project.

DALLAS, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) is one of 15 lead consultants selected by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to provide on-call, task order-based, professional services through a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The work will support initiatives relating to LAWA's Capital Improvement Program and modernizations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).  

"Building on our long aviation history, Jacobs will continue collaborating with LAWA to deliver improvements that enrich travel experiences and lay the groundwork for a more connected future," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Katus Watson. "Our teammates work closely with LAWA's planning and development departments in an effort to enhance the city's preparedness for upcoming sporting events, enabling welcoming and efficient experiences for all."

New high temperature reactor to accelerate decarbonization and energy transition

DALLAS, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the U.K.'s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) to help develop a new type of nuclear power plant. NNL is working with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency on a new reactor design for the U.K. market, with a focus on production of high temperature heat for industrial applications.

As NNL's multi-discipline design consultant, Jacobs will review the initial designs and delivery plans for the high temperature gas reactor.

Innovative and sustainable solutions to upgrade highways network in the United Kingdom

Supports vision to enhance economy, environmental stewardship and social equity

DALLAS, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been appointed by Hertfordshire County Council to provide multi-discipline and flexible highways and environmental professional services to advance the public highways network in Hertfordshire, U.K.

Working collaboratively with Hertfordshire County Council and its supply chain, Jacobs will provide program and asset management, and technical support to the highway and environmental service – to protect and maximize value from Hertfordshire County Council's $10 billion (£8 billion) highway, structures and environmental assets.

Framework supports effort to harness new source of almost limitless clean energy

DALLAS, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) for its multi-supplier Engineering Design Services framework (EDS).

Jacobs has been appointed to all capability areas on the four-year framework, valued at up to $11.25 million (£9 million), which supports the development of a U.K. industrial supply chain capability by allowing the companies to work closely with UKAEA as it undertakes fusion energy research.

Program will connect state's third biggest airport to world's third busiest cruise port

Supports vision to create more sustainable, connected and inclusive communities

DALLAS, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to provide program management services for Broward County Transportation Department's first-ever public transit expansion. The 30-year, $4.4 billion program will transform the county's transportation infrastructure into a multimodal transit system with a new light rail route connecting Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades in Florida, U.S.

Venk Nathamuni Appointed Chief Financial Officer, Effective June 3, 2024

DALLAS, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) today announced the appointment of Venk Nathamuni as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 3, 2024.

During a 30+ year career, which includes 15 years' experience in executive-level finance and strategic leadership roles, Venk Nathamuni brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role at Jacobs. He will be responsible for overseeing Jacobs' financial operations, enterprise-wide optimization, capital allocation and investor relations activities, and will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company's financial and business strategy to support its long-term growth objectives and enhancing shareholder value.