Entry Level Environmental Engineer or Environmental Scientist

Descripción del puesto:

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.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we're focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We're looking for an entry-level Scientist, Geologist or Engineer to work on complex site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients.

Based out of our Sacramento, CA office, you'll participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects. You'll learn from other experienced staff who are ready to mentor you, and you'll pass your knowledge on to others. You'll gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight, spending up to 50 to 75% of your time in the field. You'll balance your field work with some time spent in the office evaluating and reviewing data, writing reports and preparing project documents, and coordinating logistics for field activities. You'll be juggling multiple tasks, so we'll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big-picture in mind. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to "incident free" operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Bring your strategic focus and critical thinking skills and continue your environmental career at Jacobs - where we'll empower you to learn and grow as you deliver environmental projects that make our world better.

Here's what you'll need

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science or related field
* Ability to travel up to 40% - 70% time may be required 
* Be physically fit to perform fieldwork and wear a respirator, if required
* United States Citizenship
* Valid Drivers license

Ideally, You'll Also Have

* Internship experience within environmental consulting including field observation and/or environmental sampling experience, also including writing reports (text, table, and figure preparation)
* Master's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology or other closely related technical degree
* Engineer- or geologist-in-training certification (i.e., passing the Fundamentals of Engineering or Geology exam)
* Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
* Self-driven time management and organizational skills
* Ability to build relationships, motivate others, and being part of teams determined to drive results
* Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients and stakeholders.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $66,560.00 to $94,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 29, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support