Environmental Scientist - Hybrid Field & Permitting

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

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.