Senior Environmental Scientist

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. We’re looking for a Senior Scientist 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 in Texas, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, 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 leading teams toward a common goal.

• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, geology or other closely related degree

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients.

• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.

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