Entry Level Environmental Remediation Professional - Eastern United States

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future—today. As an Entry-Level Environmental Remediation Professional, you will help solve real-life challenges by supporting our teams on critical projects. You’ll assist project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget for world-class projects.

Based out of the Eastern United States (preferred locations: Virginia Beach, VA; Boston, MA; metro Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC), you’ll plan and execute field activities, including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and remediation system maintenance. You’ll also prepare scopes of work for subcontracts, conduct data analysis on field and laboratory data sets, and create technical reports documenting completed activities and results.

Estimated time spent doing field work is approximately up to 75%, with some out-of-town travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in delivering environmental services for critical projects.
• Plan and execute field activities, including soil and groundwater sampling and remediation system maintenance.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts.
• Conduct data analysis on field and laboratory data sets.
• Create technical reports documenting activities and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to perform field work (up to 75% of the time, including out-of-town travel).
• United States citizenship.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in one of the preferred locations (Virginia Beach, VA; Boston, MA; metro Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC) or other Eastern U.S. locations based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Previous internship related to your field of study (preferred).
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs.
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher class, if needed for the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $88,000.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on July 13, 2026.