When it comes to the most challenging environmental issues facing our communities today, we're focused on developing and delivering the most innovative solutions to improve our tomorrow. We're looking for an Environmental Engineer or Geologist to continue their career at Jacobs - where we'll empower you to learn and grow in the delivery of environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and global private-sector clients - to make our world better.
Based out of Reston, VA, you'll work with other geologists, engineers, scientist, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. You'll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you plan and execute project work and lead a project team to complete tasks in the field or office. Responsibilities may include designing, performing, or overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water investigations, building teams of colleagues and subcontractors, coordinating, and managing fieldwork logistics, data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing, and participating in meetings with clients and regulators.
Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance in everything you do.
Estimated approximately 80-90% of your time will be spent on office work that will be completed in a Hybrid work environment (you'll be afforded the flexibility to work from both the office as well as from home as best suited to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance). Remaining 10-20% of your time may require travel for project meetings, site visits, or other project needs.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree.
Professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media.
Experience working on project sites and overseeing subcontractors.
Experience leading teams toward a common goal.
Willingness to occasionally travel (includes local travel in the Washington D.C area (DMV) as well as travel outside of the region).
40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.
United States Citizenship.
Ability to work in the Washington D.C. (DMV) area.
Ideally, you'll also have:
Master's degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree.
Professional registration (e.g., Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist) or the intent to obtain and maintain professional certification.
Self-driven time management and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.
Experience working on projects following the CERCLA or RCRA cleanup process.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
