Jacobs Solutions secured a $200 million design‑build contract to modernize the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, the second‑largest advanced wastewater plant in the western United States. The project will replace aging mesophilic digesters, upgrade biosolids treatment infrastructure, and enhance biogas conversion to power the facility’s cogeneration system.
The upgrade is expected to cut off‑site biosolids hauling, boost biogas output by up to 36%, reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions, and improve seismic resilience through 2077. By increasing on‑site biogas production, the plant will generate more renewable energy for its own operations, lowering operating costs and contributing to California’s climate goals.
This contract aligns with Jacobs’ strategy of expanding its high‑margin water and environmental services portfolio. The company’s CFO has forecast further margin improvement in FY26, and the long‑term nature of the project adds a stable revenue stream that supports that outlook. Jacobs has also recently acquired PA Consulting, a move that enhances its advisory capabilities and positions the firm to win more high‑margin design‑build contracts in the infrastructure space.
Jacobs has a long history with the facility, having previously designed and built a cogeneration plant and a headworks system. The new contract is part of a $2.2 billion, 30‑year capital improvement program that began in 2014, marking a key milestone in the program’s execution.
The project reflects broader industry trends toward sustainability, renewable energy generation, and resilience to climate and seismic events. By securing this contract, Jacobs strengthens its competitive position in advanced wastewater infrastructure and demonstrates its ability to deliver complex, high‑margin projects that meet evolving regulatory and environmental standards.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of the work. Greg Fischer, Jacobs’ Executive Vice President, said the project “turns waste into renewable energy and strengthens sustainability for generations.” Kapil Verma, Deputy Director of the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, noted that the upgrade builds on previous improvements and will serve the community for decades.
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