Environmental Remediation Scientist/Geologist

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About the role

Ready for what's next in your environmental career? Jacobs is growing our Albuquerque team to support a newly awarded environmental program with one of the world's largest companies. We're looking for Environmental Geologists or Environmental Scientists with approximately 5 to 7 years of experience who are ready for more responsibility and the opportunity to accelerate their career.

We’re seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geologist with experience in environmental site characterization, field investigation, and remediation to support our growing New Mexico upstream oil and gas asset-retirement program and other environmental projects for government and global private-sector clients. Based out of the Albuquerque area, you'll serve as a task lead and field team lead on environmental site characterization and remediation projects while working alongside industry-leading experts. Whether your goal is to advance toward project management, technical leadership, or both, you'll gain the experience, mentorship, and project exposure needed to get there. You'll collaborate with scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on complex environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, performing, and overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigations
• Coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics
• Leading field teams
• Analyzing and interpreting environmental data
• Preparing technical reports
• Monitoring and supporting remediation efforts
• Prioritizing safety and contributing to operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely related degree
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of professional experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects
• Experience with environmental field investigations
• Experience leading field teams, project tasks, or technical work efforts
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate environmental data and technical findings
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to working safely and protecting subcontractors, coworkers, clients, and the public
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely related degree
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Geologist) or intent to obtain and maintain professional certification
• Experience supporting upstream oil and gas investigation, remediation, decommissioning, or asset-retirement activities
• Familiarity with New Mexico OCD requirements for site assessment, remediation, well plugging, facility decommissioning, reclamation, and closure associated with upstream oil and gas assets
• Experience serving as a task lead, field team lead, or technical lead on environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, regulators, and project stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail when conducting fieldwork and evaluating data
• Interest in advancing toward project management, technical leadership, or both

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) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $84,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.