Entry Level Hydrogeologist

Jacobs; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an emerging Hydrogeologist based in Jacksonville, FL, to contribute to hydrogeologic characterization, wellfield expansion, and water-resource projects for utilities and agencies. You will work on field testing, sampling, logging, and data interpretation, balancing in-field activities with office analysis and reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, meticulous data work, and safety. The team offers mentoring, exposure to diverse projects, and a path for professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related field.
• Understanding of lithologic classification.
• Understanding of groundwater sampling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to travel to project sites, generally within the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyze, and interpret well and aquifer tests (variable-rate and constant-rate pumping).
• Conduct video and geophysical logging, lithologic and groundwater sampling.
• Coordinate field activities and manage drilling subcontractors.
• Analyze data in the office and prepare reports.
• Attend weekly coordination calls and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Lithologic classification

Groundwater sampling

Strong communication

Travel within Florida

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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

Jacobs is growing our hydrogeology team to support our client’s future needs for hydrogeologic characterization, wellfield expansion, rehabilitation, and modification services, water resource sustainability and resiliency, water resources planning, and permitting. We’re looking for an emerging highly motivated Hydrogeologist to work with our team on various projects for local utilities, local, state, and federal agencies, and private-sector clients.

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, you’ll learn from other experienced scientists, engineers, and project managers who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll pass your knowledge on to others. Each day, you will be an important team member with opportunities to work independently and with peers in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional who is eager to grow both personally and professionally with every project in our diverse and fast-paced office. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, quality-driven, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.

As a Hydrogeologist, you’ll have a chance to work on Water Resources and Water Supply projects in Jacksonville and North Florida. You’ll gain valuable experience in a variety of water supply well testing, investigation, rehabilitation, and construction projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing, analyzing, and interpreting well and aquifer performance tests (i.e., variable-rate and constant-rate pumping tests), video and geophysical logging, lithologic and groundwater sampling, drilling data collection, and hydrogeologic characterization. You will be responsible for managing our well investigation, rehabilitation, and construction subcontractors in the field. Your field work will be balanced with time spent in the office working on data evaluation and interpretation, analytical work, report writing, and coordinating logistics for field activities. You will prepare for and attend weekly coordination calls. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

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

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related field.
• Understanding of lithologic classification
• Understanding of groundwater sampling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to project sites, generally within the state of Florida

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 1 – 2 years of experience
• Experience with drilling subcontractor oversight
• Experience with hydrogeological data collection and analysis

Health & Welfare Benefits

• 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 $75,000.00. 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 21, 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.