Mid-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the Midwest seeks a mid-level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to advance environmental site characterization and remediation for government and private clients. Expect a mix of fieldwork and office tasks, with emphasis on data review, reporting, and project coordination.

You will lead field projects, oversee subcontractors, analyze data, and prepare technical reports, while mentoring project teams and growing within Jacobs’ collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of environmental site characterization/remediation experience.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and field sites.
• Experience leading teams toward a common goal.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field projects.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, internal staff, and SMEs.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and design remedial systems.
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to project teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/geology

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional registration (PE/PG)

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

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 a Mid-Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to continue 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 the Midwest (Kansas City, MO, Saint Louis, MO, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, or Cincinnati, OH), you’ll participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects. You’ll learn from other experienced staff who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll pass your knowledge on to others. You’ll gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight, spending about 50% 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, and coordinating logistics for field activities. You’ll be juggling multiple tasks, so we’ll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big-picture in mind.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Lead and Manage Field Projects
• Collaborate and Coordinate Work with subcontractors, internal support staff, and subject matter experts.
• Technical Excellence Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and design and implement pilot studies and remedial systems.
• Mentorship and Growth Provide motivation and direction to project teams, and benefit from mentorship opportunities to help you grow your career at Jacobs.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree
• 5-10 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.
• Experience working on project sites and overseeing subcontractors
• Experience leading teams toward a common goal.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist) or the intent to obtain and maintain professional certification.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.
• 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 $75,300.00 to $115,000.00. 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 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.