Radiation Health Technician - Environmental Remediation

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Mauldin (SC); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. seeks a Junior Radiation Health Technician to support radiological assessments and remediation projects for NAVY and mining clients. The role includes field surveys, data evaluation, and regulatory compliance, with hybrid work expectations and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate will pursue a degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering and have experience in environmental remediation or radiological investigations. Strong safety and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental and remediation programs preferred.
• Experience radiological investigations or BRAC closures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support radiological assessments and remediation projects.
• Field tasks may include surveys and assessments.
• Characterize radiological materials and implement radiation safety practices.
• Contribute to data evaluation, report writing, and project deliverables.

Skills

Environmental remediation experience

Radiological investigations

Education

Pursuit of degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering

Job description

Capabilities

Office Setup

Hybrid

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 Junior Radiation Health Technicians to support projects for primarily our Navy and uranium mining restoration clients, though our portfolio is broad, and many other clients and projects are included.

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 surveys and assessments. Additionally, characterizing radiological materials in various matrices, implementing radiation safety practices, maintaining radiation protection programs, and regulatory compliance during project activities. In addition, there may be times where you are involved with general environmental field and project tasks, working with project teams to help deliver high quality data and deliverables to our clients.

A balance of remote and office work is expected, and preference will be given to candidates located in California. Time in the field may typically be approximately 50%, with the occasional span where travel may be more heavy than 50%.

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 are expected and developing technical as well as 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

• In pursuit of degree in Radiation Health Physics or Engineering preferred
• Experience with environmental and remediation programs preferred
• Experience radiological investigations or BRAC closures preferred

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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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $56,800.00 to $75,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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.

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.

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 .