Associate Hydrogeologist

Jacobs Engineering Group; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase options

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group, based in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a senior hydrogeologist to lead investigations of contaminated media and evaluate data for remedial actions. You’ll split your time between fieldwork (≈25%) and office tasks like data evaluation, report writing, and hydrogeologic modeling, while keeping safety as a top priority.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in hydrogeology/geology, 10+ years of field experience, WA Geologist/Hydrogeologist licenses, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience leading investigations of various contaminated media and data evaluation.
• Field work methodology and procedures in environmental industry.
• Hydrogeologic models for contaminant fate and transport.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain it.
• Washington State Licensed Geologist and Hydrogeologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of contaminated media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment).
• Visit project sites and balance fieldwork with data evaluation, report writing, and planning documents.
• Develop hydrogeologic models and evaluate data for remedial actions.
• Prioritize safety and uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Field work experience

Hydrogeology modelling

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology/geology

WA Licensed Geologist

WA Licensed Hydrogeologist

Masters or PhD preferred

40-hr HAZWOPER certification

Job description

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

Based in Bellevue, Washington, you’ll participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning, evaluating, and implementing environmental investigations and remedial actions. You’ll learn from other experienced staff who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll pass your knowledge on to others. You’ll visit project sites, spending about 25% of your time in the field. You’ll balance your field work with some time spent in the office evaluating and reviewing data, writing reports, preparing project planning documents, and building hydrogeologic models. You’ll be juggling multiple tasks, so we’ll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big‑picture in mind. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

Continue your environmental career at Jacobs – where we’ll empower you to learn and grow as you deliver environmental projects that make our world better.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience leading investigations of various contaminated media (e.g., soil, groundwater, surface water, and/or sediment) as well as data evaluation
• Professional experience in field work methodology and procedures used in the environmental industry
• Professional experience in designing and running hydrogeologic models for contaminant fate and transport
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Washington State Licensed Geologist
• Washington State Licensed Hydrogeologist

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Masters degree or PhD in Hydrogeology, geology or related field
• Experience working with regulatory agencies including Washington Department of Ecology

• 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 $88,700.00 to $130,000.00. 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 October 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .