Entry Level Environmental Engineer - Corvallis, OR

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation

Unlimited PPTO / paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock ownership

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Engineer based in Corvallis or Portland, OR, to work on complex site characterization and remediation for government and private clients. You’ll split time between field tasks (roughly 50-75%) and office activities, learning from seasoned staff and growing your environmental career.

You’ll perform soil and groundwater sampling, oversee drilling and subcontractors, coordinate logistics, and help prepare project documents while prioritizing safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience
• Proficiency in technical writing (thesis or journal articles preferred)
• 40–hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Valid state drivers license
• United States Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Participate in site characterization and remediation projects for government and private clients.
• Balance field work (50–75%) with office tasks, including data evaluation, report writing, and project document preparation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and oversee drilling activities.
• Support safety standards and incident-free operations on the job site.

Skills

Technical writing

HAZWOPER

Valid driver's license

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical)

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 environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re looking for an Entry‑level Environmental Engineer to work on complex site characterization and remediation projects for government and private‑sector clients.

Based out of our Corvallis or Portland, OR office, you’ll participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects. You’ll learn from other experienced staff who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll pass your knowledge on to others. You’ll gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight, spending about 50‑75% 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 and preparing project documents, and coordinating logistics for field activities. 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.

Bring your strategic focus and critical thinking skills and 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.

At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to help create a more sustainable world by ensuring excellence in environmental compliance, environmental management, and health and safety while working on diverse projects. In this role, you’ll work with experienced engineers and project managers who will help you advance your environmental consulting career at a place like no other – a company that is invested in you and the environment around us.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering)
• 0‑2 years of experience
• Proficiency in technical writing (publication of thesis or journal articles preferred)
• 40‑hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Valid state drivers license
• United States Citizenship

Ideally you’ll also have

• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a regionally‑diverse team environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous environmental engineering internship

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 $55,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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 21, 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.