Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,700 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Deferred compensation options

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase program

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Junior Radiation Health Physicist to support projects for naval and environmental remediation clients. The role involves field assessments, data evaluation, and documentation to meet regulatory standards.

You will work across soil, groundwater, and sediment projects with a mix of field travel and office work in California, primarily remote with on-site visits, and opportunities for professional growth under experienced staff.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering.
• Experience with environmental and remediation programs.
• Ideal: BRAC closures experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological assessments and remediation projects.
• Evaluate soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments.
• Perform field surveys and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare data evaluations and client deliverables.

Skills

Environmental health physics

Field surveys

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

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 Junior Radiation Health Physicist to support projects primarily for our Navy and uranium‑mining restoration clients, though our portfolio is broad and includes many other clients and projects.

Project Scope

Projects will involve a variety of field implementations for radiological assessments and remediation, plan development, data evaluation, desktop research and document reviews. Candidates 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.

Field Tasks

Field tasks are required and may include performing surveys and assessments, characterizing radiological materials in various matrices, implementing radiation safety practices, maintaining radiation protection programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance during project activities. You may also be involved with general environmental field and project tasks, working with project teams to deliver high‑quality data and deliverables to our clients.

Work Location & Travel

A balance of remote and office work is expected, with a preference for candidates located in California. Time in the field may typically be approximately 50%, with occasional periods where travel is heavier than 50%.

Career Development

The position offers the opportunity to elevate your Health Physics career while being mentored by highly professional, experienced, and credentialed Jacobs radiation services staff on a wide variety of health physics issues. Opportunities for leadership and ownership on projects are expected, and developing technical and project‑management skills will be further cultivated. Clear writing, technical presentation, and decision justification are essential as we help clients obtain regulatory and community acceptance and close projects.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering.
• Experience with environmental and remediation programs.

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience with radiological investigations or BRAC closures.

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, deferred compensation options, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $74,700.00 to $112,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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.