Entry Level Environmental Remediation Professional - Eastern United States

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Remediation Professional to support field activities and reporting on environmental projects. Based out of the Eastern United States with preferred locations including Boston, MA, you’ll join a team of scientists, geologists, and engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You’ll perform field work up to 75% of time, with travel as needed, and prepare scopes of work and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or closely related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Willingness to perform field work
• United States Citizenship
• Valid Drivers License Required
• Ability to work in one of the preferred locations for this internship (Virginia Beach, VA; Boston, MA; metro Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC) or other Eastern US locations based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget
• Plan and execute field activities including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and remediation system maintenance
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts, conduct data analysis on field and laboratory data sets
• Create technical reports documenting completed activities and results
• Estimated time spent doing field work is up to 75%, with some travel potentially required

Skills

Willingness to perform field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As an Entry‑Level Environmental Remediation Professional, you will too. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real‑life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

Based out of the Eastern United States (preferred locations Virginia Beach, VA; Boston, MA; metro Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC), you’ll assist a team of project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget for world class projects. You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you plan and execute field activities including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and remediation system maintenance; prepare scopes of work for subcontracts, conduct data analysis on field and laboratory data sets, and create technical reports documenting completed activities and results. Estimated time spent doing field work is approximately up to 75%, with some of that being out-of-town travel.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or closely related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Willingness to perform field work
• United States Citizenship
• Valid Drivers License Required
• Ability to work in one of the preferred locations for this internship (Virginia Beach, VA; Boston, MA; metro Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC) or other Eastern US locations based on project needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 3.0 GPA
• A previous internship related to your field of study
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• Ability to obtain 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher class, if needed for role

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 July 13, 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.