Environmental Scientist: Field Permitting & Impact

Jacobs; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO policy

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist to advance environmental site characterization and remediation for government and private-sector clients, with field and office work in a hybrid setup. The role includes preparing permits, conducting wetland delineations, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with USACE/NJDEP permitting, 7+ years preparing permit applications, and a US citizenship. A Master’s degree and related certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with USACE and NJDEP environmental permitting.
• 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 USACE Handbook and regional supplements; and the 1989 Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain it.
• United States Citizenship.
• Masters degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications for projects.
• Conduct wetland delineations and habitat assessments.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Project management or assistant project management; mentor junior staff.

Skills

USACE permitting

NJDEP permitting

Wetland delineation

HAZWOPER 40h

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Master’s degree in biology or related

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist to advance environmental site characterization and remediation for government and private-sector clients, with field and office work in a hybrid setup. The role includes preparing permits, conducting wetland delineations, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with USACE/NJDEP permitting, 7+ years preparing permit applications, and a US citizenship. A Master’s degree and related certifications are a plus.