Mid-Level Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO policy

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Denver seeks a Radiation Health Physicist to support Navy and uranium remediation projects, with opportunities to lead and grow in a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform radiological assessments, plan development, data evaluation, and document reviews, with field tasks and leadership on projects, mentoring others and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Radiation Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience with Navy environmental and remediation programs.
• Radiation safety officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field radiological assessments and remediation planning.
• Develop plans, evaluate data, and perform desktop research and document reviews.
• Lead surveys and assessments, characterize radiological materials, and ensure radiation safety programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance during project activities and foster project leadership.

Skills

Navy programs experience

Radiation safety

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Radiation Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering

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 push the limits of what’s possible to make the world more connected and sustainable. For our radiation services community of practice, that means using innovative approaches to provide economical client solutions for complex environmental solutions. We’re seeking a Radiation Health Physicist to support projects for primarily our US Navy and uranium mining restoration clients, though our portfolio is broad, and many other clients and projects are included. We also want to grow and develop your career with task and project management.

Projects will involve a variety of field implementations for radiological assessments and remediation, plan development, data evaluation, desktop research and document reviews. Must have experience in environmental projects that evaluate soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments. Projects could be executed under EPA, NRC, Agreement States, USACE, or Tribal Agency authority and may include investigations, risk assessments, feasibility studies, engineering analysis, remedial actions, and closures.

It is expected that field tasks would be required and may include performing and/or leading teams during surveys and assessments. Additionally, characterizing radiological materials in various matrices, implementing radiation safety practices, maintaining radiation protection programs, and regulatory compliance during project activities.

A balance of remote and office work is expected, and preference will be given to candidates located in Virginia, California, or Colorado.

The position offers the opportunity to elevate your Health Physics career working with and being mentored by the highly professional, experienced, and credentialed Jacobs radiation services staff on a wide variety of health physics related issues. Opportunities for leadership and ownership on projects is expected and developing technical and project management skills will be further developed. Writing clearly, presenting technical approaches, and justifying decisions are essential, as we help clients obtain regulatory and community acceptance and close projects.

Bring your curiosity, collaborative attitude, desire for leadership, to our team and we’ll help you grow. We will help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can improve lives together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.S. degree in Radiation Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience with Navy environmental and remediation programs.
• Radiation safety officer experience.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• M.S. in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
• CHP, American Board of Health Physics Certification.
• 10 to 15 Years Professional Health Physics Experience
• Experience with CERCLA projects
• Experience radiological investigations or BRAC closures.
• Project management experience.

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 $85,000.00 to $127,000.00. 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 14, 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.