Environmental Scientist: Fieldwork & Permitting Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist to advance environmental site characterization and regulatory permitting for federal, state, and local projects in the Northeast corridor. The role blends field work with office tasks in a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing permit applications, coordinating with USACE and NJDEP regulators, project management, and mentoring junior staff while upholding health and safety standards across all activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate federal, state, and local environmental permit applications for projects.
• Engage with regulatory agencies (USACE, NJDEP, etc.) throughout permitting processes.
• Manage projects or assist project management and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance standards on all field and office activities.
• Split time between field sites (approx. 50%) and hybrid office work (approx. 50%).

Skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to work under inclement条件

40-hr HAZWOPER

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree biology/ecology/environmental science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Scientist to advance environmental site characterization and regulatory permitting for federal, state, and local projects in the Northeast corridor. The role blends field work with office tasks in a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing permit applications, coordinating with USACE and NJDEP regulators, project management, and mentoring junior staff while upholding health and safety standards across all activities.