Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world more connected and sustainable. For our radiation services community of practice, that means using innovative approaches to provide economical client solutions for complex environmental solutions. We’re seeking a Junior Radiation Health Physicist to support projects for primarily our Navy and uranium mining restoration clients, though our portfolio is broad, and many other clients and projects are included.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments in environmental projects.
• Executing investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, engineering analysis, remedial actions, and closures under EPA, NRC, Agreement States, USACE, or Tribal Agency authority.
• Performing surveys and assessments, characterizing radiological materials in various matrices, implementing radiation safety practices, maintaining radiation protection programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance during project activities.
• Engaging in general environmental field and project tasks, collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality data and deliverables to clients.
• Working remotely up to 50% of the time, with occasional periods of heavier travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering.
• Experience with environmental and remediation programs.
• Experience with radiological investigations or BRAC closures (preferred).

Qualifications

• Must have experience in environmental projects that evaluate soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments.
• Must have experience with environmental and remediation programs.
• Experience with radiological investigations or BRAC closures (preferred).

Skills

• Writing clearly.
• Presenting technical approaches.
• Justifying decisions.

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.
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock options.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $74,700.00 to $112,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

A balance of remote and office work is expected, with a preference for candidates located in California. Time in the field may typically be approximately 50%, with the occasional span where travel may be more heavy than 50%.