Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist (Chattanooga)

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 58,656 - 81,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at discount

PPTO; seven paid holidays; caregiver/p

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist based in Chattanooga, TN, to support environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and global clients. You will split time between field tasks and office work, learning from experienced staff and contributing to data analysis, reporting, and project coordination.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, soil and groundwater sampling, and coordination of field activities, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain this certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Gain hands‑on experience in soil and groundwater sampling and subcontractor oversight.
• Balance fieldwork (~75%) with data evaluation, report writing, and project documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written comms

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 the most innovative solutions to improve our tomorrow. We’re looking for an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to continue their career at Jacobs – where we’ll empower you to learn and grow in the delivery of environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and global private-sector clients to make our world better.

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 subcontractor oversight, spending about 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other closely related degree.
• 0-2 years of professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.

Ideally you'll also have

• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Local to Chattanooga, TN

• 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 $81,800.00. 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 July 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.

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.