Environmental Remediation Engineer/Scientist/Geologist

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,300 - 100,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the Oakland/Sacramento area seeks an environmental geologist/engineer/scientist with experience in site characterization and remediation to support challenging projects for government and global clients.

You will design and oversee soil, groundwater, and surface water investigations, coordinate fieldwork, analyze data, and prepare technical reports, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering safe, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of environmental site characterization/remediation project experience.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and fieldwork on project sites.
• HazWoper 40-hour certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, or oversee soil, groundwater, and surface water investigations.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics and manage data analysis and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports and deliver innovative site solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet safety, compliance, and client goals.

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

We’re seeking an environmental geologist/engineer/scientist with a background in environmental site characterization and remediation to support the delivery of challenging projects for government and global private sector clients.

Based out of the Sacramento or Oakland, California area, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. Responsibilities may include designing, performing, or overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water investigations, working among teams of colleagues and subcontractors, coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics, data analysis and interpretation, and technical report writing.

You’ll work alongside recognized technical experts, developing and implementing comprehensive site strategies, and delivering innovative solutions for some of our most challenging site issues.

Projects require thoughtful strategy development, leveraging technical expertise, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. All projects must be delivered with the high safety, compliance, and quality standards expected by both Jacobs and our client. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools and support needed to grow your skills and career, as well as those of your colleagues.

By driving consistency and innovation across projects, you'll help your team achieve client goals. Bring your positive attitude and strong, collaborative style, and together, we'll tackle complex environmental remediation challenges and solve our client’s problems.

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.

This is a position located near the Sacramento or Oakland office in Northern California, with flexibility to work from home, the nearby Jacobs office, and project sites to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or other closely related science field or other closely related field
• At least 2 years of experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects in the industry, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media (e.g., soil, groundwater, sediments)
• Experience conducting environmental remediation site investigation field work, working on project sites, and overseeing subcontractors
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers and contractors
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data

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 $66,300.00 to $100,210.00. 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 22, 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.