Environmental Scientist/Human Health Risk Assessor

About the role

Your impact When it comes to environmental consulting, we are focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve our tomorrow. Site environmental investigations and human health risk assessments rely on data analyses to accurately characterize and quantify exposures to and effects of environmental contaminants. Data-driven solutions are a key component of Jacobs’ overall strategy. We are seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Scientist with strong quantitative skills to work on human health risk assessments for complex site characterization and remediation projects for both federal and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Support human health risk assessments from study design to site characterization, data evaluation, and interpretation.
• Work on Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study projects and understand how human health risk assessment fits into the overall environmental site closure process.
• Evaluate receptor exposure estimation/modeling, relate literature-based toxicity data for risk estimation, and perform risk characterization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive site strategies and deliver innovative solutions on challenging sites.
• Collaborate with technical experts from multiple fields to develop and implement comprehensive site strategies and deliver innovative solutions on challenging sites.
• Participate in site characterization activities that can support human health risk assessments.
• Provide support to senior staff that communicates project results to clients and other stakeholders, including the regulatory community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, toxicology, public health, environmental science or other closely related technical degree.
• Software skills – Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and statistical software.
• Open to occasional travel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think strategically and critically analyze details.
• Strong networking/self-promoting skills.
• One to two years of professional experience preferred, preferably in consulting, working on biology, toxicology, and/or environmental science projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study projects.
• Knowledge of human health risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of environmental contaminants and their effects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and critical analysis skills.
• Networking and self-promotion skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,900.00 to $97,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Based anywhere in the United States.