Intermediate Remediation Geologist

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Raleigh is seeking a geologist to design, perform, or oversee soil, groundwater, and surface water investigations, build project teams, and coordinate fieldwork logistics.

You will analyze data, write technical reports, and participate in meetings with clients and regulators. This is a hybrid role with office and remote work, requiring 3–5 years in environmental consulting and travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or related field.
• Ability to obtain PG license.
• Perform fieldwork and obtain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Ability to travel up to 50% - 75%.
• Ability to work in diverse teams and communicate with clients/regulators.
• US Citizenship and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, or oversee soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water investigations.
• Build teams of colleagues and subcontractors and coordinate fieldwork logistics.
• Data analysis and interpretation; technical report writing.
• Meetings with clients and regulators.
• Maintain Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

Skills

Fieldwork coordination

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology

Professional Geologist (PG) license

Master's degree in engineering/geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Data management software

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

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. 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.

Based in Raleigh, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. Responsibilities may include designing, performing, or overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water investigations, building teams of colleagues and subcontractors, coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics, data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing, and participating in meetings with clients and regulators.

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.

This is a Hybrid position where 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 need

• Bachelor's degree in geology or other closely related degree
• Ability to obtain related professional certification, including but not limited to a Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and obtain/maintain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.
• 3-5 years of experience within environmental consulting or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 50% - 75%.
• Ability to build relationships, resolve conflict, and participate in diverse teams.
• Knowledge of computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data management software.
• United States Citizenship required.
• Valid Drivers license required.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or another closely related technical field.
• Professional Geologist (P.G.) license or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Knowledge of USEPA 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 $63,600.00 to $99,450.00. 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 November 02, 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.