Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Jacobs; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to join our Environmental team in Midland, TX. You’ll support site characterization, investigations, and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients while gaining valuable field and office experience.

You’ll work with experienced scientists, geologists, engineers, and project managers invested in your growth, safety, and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects through field sampling of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water, while coordinating field activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, geologists, engineers, and project managers while maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Independent worker & team player

Organizational & analytical skills

Prioritization in dynamic env

Valid driver’s license

Travel 50-75%

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering or related field

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

When it comes to the most challenging environmental issues facing our communities today, we're focused on developing and delivering innovative solutions that improve tomorrow. Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to join our Environmental team in Midland, TX. In this role, you'll support environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients while gaining valuable field and office experience.

You'll work alongside experienced scientists, geologists, engineers, and project managers who are invested in your professional growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career with a company committed to safety, sustainability, and making a positive impact on the environment.

As a member of our team, you'll contribute to a variety of environmental projects by supporting field investigations, data analysis, reporting, and project coordination activities. Responsibilities may include

• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects through field sampling of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water, while coordinating field activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, geologists, engineers, and project managers while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50-75% of the time to support project needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous internship, field, laboratory, or environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with environmental sampling
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Authorization to work within the United States without Visa (ie. OPT, CPT, H1B, etc) sponsorship

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 $88,000.00. 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 September 01, 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.

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.