Entry Level Scientist or Geologist - Spring 2026

Environmental 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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t just lead the development and implementation of environmental characterization and remediation, we live it. As an Environmental Scientist, Engineer or Geologist, you’ll primarily work in the field supporting preliminary assessments, site characterization, and remediation projects.

Based in Morristown, New Jersey, you’ll be involved in field work supporting commercial and federal clients. Local travel up to 60% and up to 30% non-local travel will be required. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary project team, you’ll provide support including collection of environmental samples, site inspections, data management, waste management, and routine groundwater well pumping/treatment operations, monitoring and maintenance system support. Additionally, as part of field teams, you’ll have the ability to characterize soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, treated discharge, collect air samples and perform routine sampling and testing in either a lead or support role. You’ll also oversee specialty subcontractors performing maintenance, investigation, drilling, survey and remediation work.

You’ll contribute to the development of NYSDEC-type, NJDEP-type, USEPA-type and other regulatory reporting technical documents (field logs, health and safety documentation, work plans, and environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation reports, etc.). We’ll rely on you to complete tasks within schedule and budget with a variety of teams from different disciplines and backgrounds and communicate the status of tasks to project managers. If something is unclear, we know you’ll ask questions to clarify the scope. Safety will be your priority, as you lead and support safety “incident free” operations in the office and in the field.

Bring your collaborative spirit, organization, and desire to do great work for internal and external clients, and we’ll help grow what drives you – to deliver the best environmental solutions, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Here's What You'll Need:
  • At least one year of experience working on environmental investigation, remediation and/or construction sites, or in a similar environmental-related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office-based software, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Valid driver’s license with no major infractions.
  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • An understanding of the implications of environmental regulations.
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance and client interactions/relationships.
  • Basic knowledge of federal and NJDEP environmental regulations.
  • Ability to perform field work and regional travel 90% to 100% of the time.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.

  Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Currently located in the Northern New Jersey Area
  • Ability to actively work outdoors throughout the year
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Technical and mechanical capabilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle changes in the field and respond appropriately to internal, client, and regulatory driven requests.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal team members.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

80,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Bourne	Massachusetts	United States