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Intermediate Remediation Geologist

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Cary, NCHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Certification Eligibility40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationBachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Based in Raleigh, the Intermediate Remediation Geologist works with scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on environmental projects. The role may involve designing, performing, or overseeing investigations of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water; coordinating fieldwork; analyzing data; writing technical reports; and participating in client and regulator meetings. This is a hybrid position, with work from both the office and home.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FieldworkRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionTeamworkMicrosoft OfficeExcelOutlookPowerPointData Management SoftwareUSEPA RegulationsCERCLARCRA

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Geology or RelatedProfessional Certification Eligibility40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification3+ Years Environmental Consulting or Related ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipValid Driver's LicenseMaster's in Related Technical FieldProfessional Geologist License

Full job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. 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.

Based in Raleigh, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. 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.

This is a Hybrid position where 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.

  • Bachelor's degree in geology or other closely related degree.

  • Ability to obtain related professional certification, including but not limited to a Professional Geologist (PG) license.

  • Ability to perform fieldwork and obtain/maintain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.

  • 3-5 years of experience within environmental consulting or a related field.

  • Ability to travel up to 50% - 75%.

  • Ability to build relationships, resolve conflict, and participate in diverse teams.

  • Knowledge of computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data management software.

  • United States Citizenship required.

  • Valid Drivers license required.

Ideally you'll also have:

  • Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or another closely related technical field.

  • Professional Geologist (P.G.) license or ability to obtain and maintain.

  • Knowledge of USEPA regulations, including CERCLA and RCRA.

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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.

How this job compares

Set against the 894 open Geologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • North Carolina median$76–159K/yr25 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Geologist jobs in North Carolina and 894 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Geologist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 823 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 786 of the 894 open Geologist jobs (88%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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