Environmental Remediation Scientist/Geologist

Jacobs; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is expanding our Albuquerque team to support a newly awarded environmental program. We seek Environmental Geologists or Environmental Scientists with 5–7 years of experience for more responsibility and career acceleration.

Based in Albuquerque, you will lead site characterization and remediation projects for government and private clients, collaborating with experts to deliver complex environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or closely related degree.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of professional experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects.
• Experience with environmental field investigations.
• Experience leading field teams, project tasks, or technical work efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and oversee soil, soil vapor, groundwater investigations; coordinate fieldwork.
• Lead field teams; manage field logistics and project tasks.
• Analyze and interpret environmental data; prepare technical reports; monitor remediation efforts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or related field

5–7 years environmental site characterization/remediation experience

5–7 years professional field investigations leadership

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 Albuquerque team to support a newly awarded environmental program with one of the world's largest companies. We're looking for Environmental Geologists or Environmental Scientists with approximately 5 to 7 years of experience who are ready for more responsibility and the opportunity to accelerate their career.

We’re seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geologist with experience in environmental site characterization, field investigation, and remediation to support our growing New Mexico upstream oil and gas asset-retirement program and other environmental projects for government and global private-sector clients.

Based out of the Albuquerque area, you'll serve as a task lead and field team lead on environmental site characterization and remediation projects while working alongside industry-leading experts. Whether your goal is to advance toward project management, technical leadership, or both, you'll gain the experience, mentorship, and project exposure needed to get there.

You'll collaborate with scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on complex environmental projects. Responsibilities may include designing, performing, and overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigations; coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics; leading field teams; analyzing and interpreting environmental data; preparing technical reports; monitoring; and supporting remediation efforts.

Safety will be your priority as you contribute to operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance in everything you do.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely related degree.
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of professional experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects.
• Experience with environmental field investigations.
• Experience leading field teams, project tasks, or technical work efforts.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate environmental data and technical findings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to working safely and protecting subcontractors, coworkers, clients, and the public.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.
• Valid driver’s license

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely related degree.
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Geologist) or intent to obtain and maintain professional certification.
• Experience supporting upstream oil and gas investigation, remediation, decommissioning, or asset-retirement activities.
• Familiarity with New Mexico OCD requirements for site assessment, remediation, well plugging, facility decommissioning, reclamation, and closure associated with upstream oil and gas assets.
• Experience serving as a task lead, field team lead, or technical lead on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting fieldwork and evaluating data.
• Interest in advancing toward project management, technical leadership, or both.

Why Join Jacobs?

• Join a growing Albuquerque team supporting a major new environmental program with one of the world’s largest companies.
• Gain hands-on experience on high-profile environmental projects that will expand your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Lead project tasks and field teams while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.
• Build the skills and experience needed to pursue future Project Manager and/or Technical Leader opportunities.
• Be part of a company committed to solving complex environmental challenges and creating a more sustainable future.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your environmental consulting career and want an opportunity that combines meaningful project work, leadership opportunities, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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 $61,700.00 to $84,800.00. 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 August 20, 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.