Environmental Geologist

Environmental 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 a Geologist to work on exciting site investigation and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients.

The position will draw on your strong planning and communication expertise to support the delivery of environmental projects by coordinating field effort preparation and supporting technical analysis and report writing activities. You should be a self-motivated professional with several years of demonstrated industry experience. We will rely on you to maintain strong relationships with our internal teams and our clients.

Most projects will require thoughtful strategy development, leveraging technical expertise, and client and stakeholder collaboration. All projects need to be delivered with high safety, compliance, and quality standards expected by both Jacobs and our clients. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools to keep your career growing. By driving consistency and innovation across site characterization and remediation projects, you’ll help your team achieve our clients’ goals. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

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 geology or hydrogeology or a related field
• Professional work experience within an environmental consulting firm, conducting site investigations/characterizations, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, remedial designs/actions, and/or optimizing remediation systems
• Previous experience conducting field work under minimal supervision (e.g., soil, groundwater, air, and soil gas sampling, borehole logging and drilling subcontractor oversight, remedial technology implementation and construction observation)
• Experience writing and preparing reports, and communicating findings to clients or stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships, motivate others, and provide strong leadership to drive results

Ideally, you’ll also have one or several of the following:

• Master’s degree in geology or other closely related technical degree
• Professional Geologist

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

61,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

95,000.00

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, 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 $61,700.00 to $95,000.00. 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 May 14, 2026. 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Cary	North Carolina	United States
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States