Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

Jacobs; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Billings, Montana, seeks an Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to contribute to site characterization and remediation projects for government and private clients, with roughly 70% field work.

You will balance field activity with office data analysis, report writing, data review, and project logistics coordination in a hybrid environment designed to support professional growth and mentorship within the Jacobs team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional environmental site characterization/remediation experience.
• Experience with fieldwork methodologies and data evaluation.
• Ability to travel locally and outside the region up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support local field projects in Billings, MT, and travel as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and staff.
• Perform vapor intrusion assessments and collect environmental samples.
• Assist with planning, long-term monitoring, and remediation system evaluation.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and pilot studies.
• Mentor others as you grow at Jacobs.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Travel 70%

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or geology

Master’s degree in engineering/geology (preferred)

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

Starting October 2026

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 Intermediate Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to grow 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 in Billings, Montana, you’ll work with other geologists, engineers, scientist, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. You’ll gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight, spending about 70% of your time in the field. You’ll balance your field work with some time spent in the office evaluating and reviewing data, writing reports and preparing project documents, coordinating logistics for field activities, and assisting in task management.

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 70% of your time will be spent on field project work (on job sites) and the other 30% 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 Do

• Support and lead / manage local field projects
• Conduct work local to Billings, Montana; but also travel to support work outside the region
• Collaborate and coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, internal support staff, and subject matter experts
• Conduct vapor intrusion assessments and collect environmental air and soil vapor samples
• Assist with planning, implementation, long-term monitoring, and evaluation of vapor intrusion mitigations systems
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports and design and implement pilot studies and remedial systems
• Benefit from mentorship opportunities to help you grow your career at Jacobs and eventually begin to mentor others

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media
• Willingness to perform field work and travel up to 70% (includes local travel in the Billings, MT area, as well as travel outside of the region)
• Experience working on project sites and overseeing subcontractors
• Experience collecting environmental field data, collecting environmental samples, and following chain of custody procedures
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attend this certification
• United States Citizenship
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to safely operate company vehicles and travel to project sites throughout the region

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience collecting indoor/outdoor air, soil vapor, and sub-slab vapor samples; as well as soil and groundwater samples
• Experience setting vapor pins and conducting pre-sampling building surveys
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, the public, and clients
• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree
• Familiarity of United State Environmental Protection Agency regulations including CERCLA and RCRA

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 $61,700.00 to $93,280.00. 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 27, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.