Environmental Scientist - Field & Permitting (Hybrid)

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist based out of New York City, Morristown, Clarke, or Philadelphia to advance environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients.

Est. 50% field work and 50% office work in a hybrid environment, with a strong emphasis on regulatory permitting (USACE, NJDEP) and wetland delineations. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Project management or assistant project management.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

USACE/NJDEP permitting experience

Federal/state/local permit preparation

Independent work

Working in inclement conditions

HAZWOPER certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/environmental science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist based out of New York City, Morristown, Clarke, or Philadelphia to advance environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients.

Est. 50% field work and 50% office work in a hybrid environment, with a strong emphasis on regulatory permitting (USACE, NJDEP) and wetland delineations. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.