Entry Level Hydrogeologist

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a Hydrogeologist in Jacksonville, FL, to contribute to hydrogeologic characterization, wellfield work, rehabilitation, and water resources projects.

You will perform field tests, logging, sampling, and data interpretation while coordinating with subcontractors and team members. The position combines field responsibilities with data analysis and reporting, offering growth within a collaborative environment.

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 and collect lithologic and groundwater samples.
• Coordinate field activities and manage drilling subcontractors in the field.
• Evaluate data in the office, write reports, and coordinate logistics for fieldwork.
• Attend weekly coordination calls and uphold safety and incident-free operations.

Skills

Lithologic classification

Groundwater sampling

Microsoft Office/Excel

Communication skills

Travel to project sites within Florida

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or hydrogeology

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

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 $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.