Intermediate Field technician - Minot, ND
About the role
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. This position is based on-site in Minot, North Dakota. Local candidates are preferred. No relocation assistance is offered for this role. In this role, you'll primarily work in the field supporting environmental engineers, geologists, scientists, and other technical professionals on a variety of environmental projects. Safety will be your highest priority as you support Jacobs' commitment to incident-free operations.
Schedule
The position is approximately 75-90% field based, with the remaining time spent supporting project documentation, logistics, sample management, and data entry activities.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental investigation, monitoring, compliance, and remediation projects under the supervision of project scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical staff.
- Perform environmental field sampling activities, including groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, soil gas, waste, air, and other environmental media.
- Conduct remediation system inspections, monitoring, operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting activities.
- Collect field data and maintain accurate field notes, chain-of-custody forms, and project documentation.
- Assist with subcontractor oversight and coordination of field activities, including drillers, surveyors, and other service providers.
- Support equipment operation, maintenance, calibration, and organization of field supplies.