Environmental Remediation Intern - Summer 2027

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. As an Environmental Remediation Intern you will support project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget, while gaining hands‑on experience in field work and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field activities, including soil sampling, 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 completed activities and results.
• Spend approximately 85% of time in the field, with some out‑of‑town travel; work from an approved Jacobs office when not traveling.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least a rising junior.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work from one of the approved Jacobs locations (e.g., Milwaukee, WI; Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, WA; Irvine, CA; Chicago, IL).
• Ideally a 3.0 GPA.
• Previous internship related to the field of study (preferred).
• Strong communication skills with all levels of management.
• Self‑driven time‑management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to obtain 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and maintain a current 8‑hour HAZWOPER refresher class.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits designed to support your well‑being, security, and future.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $60,000.00, paid hourly based on hours worked. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

• Hybrid working policy: split the work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
• Field work may require out‑of‑town travel; when not traveling, work from the assigned office.