Environmental Scientist

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO / paid time off

Holidays & caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead site characterization and permitting for government and private-sector projects. The role blends field work with regulatory compliance and environmental documentation.

Based in Morristown, NJ with a hybrid schedule and potential locations in adjacent markets, you will prepare USACE/NJDEP permits, perform wetlands delineations, mentor staff, and uphold safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years with USACE/NJDEP permitting for wetlands and resources.
• Minimum 7 years preparing federal, state, local environmental permit applications for transportation, commercial, or energy projects.
• Ability to work independently and under inclement conditions.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain this certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Conduct wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Project management support and mentoring of junior staff.
• Balance field work with office tasks in a hybrid work environment.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Wetland delineation

USACE

NJDEP

HAZWOPER

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/environmental science

Master’s degree in biology/ecology/environmental science

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

When it comes to the most challenging environmental issues facing our communities today, we’re focused on developing and delivering the most innovative solutions to improve our tomorrow. We’re looking for an Environmental Scientist to continue their career at Jacobs - where we’ll empower you to learn and grow in the delivery of environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and global private-sector clients - to make our world better.

Based out of New York City, NY; Morristown, NJ, Clarke, NJ, or Philadelphia, PAyou’ll work on the preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications (USACE, USFWS, NJDEP, CAFRA, Waterfront Development, Flood Hazard Area, Freshwater Wetlands); natural resources assessments including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, protected wildlife surveys, etc.; coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; project management or assistant project management; mentoring of junior staff.

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.

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.

Estimated approximately 50% of your time will be spent on field project work (on job sites) and the other 50% of your time will consist of office work that will be completed in a Hybrid work environment (you’ll be afforded the flexibility to work from both the office as well as from home as best suited to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance).

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience with USACE and NJDEP environmental permitting related to wetlands, wildlife, and other regulated natural resources
• Minimum 7 years experience independently preparing federal, state, and local environmental permit applications for projects related to transportation, commercial, and/or energy sectors
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work under inclement conditions
• Demonstrated competency with wetland delineations per methodology within the USACE Wetland Delineation Handbook and applicable regional supplements for NJ and NY, as well as the 1989 Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification

Ideally, You will also have

• Masters degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other related discipline
• PWS certification
• Direct experience with NJDOT and/or NJTPA
• Experience with linear development projects (natural gas/oil/water pipeline, electric transmission)
• USFWS qualified bog turtle surveyor
• Additional state or federal wildlife permits/quals

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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 $98,900.00 to $176,000.00. 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 August 03, 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.