Senior Environmental Scientist

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a Senior Scientist in Texas to advance environmental site characterization and remediation projects for government and global private-sector clients, guiding teams and coordinating fieldwork while delivering rigorous data analysis and reporting.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and regulators, ensuring safety and environmental compliance. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, with growth opportunities within Jacobs’ hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geology or other closely related degree.
• Professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodologies and data evaluation.
• Experience leading teams toward a common goal.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain this certification.

Responsibilities

• Designing, performing, or overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water investigations.
• Building teams of colleagues and subcontractors for fieldwork.
• Coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics and data interpretation.
• Technical report writing for clients and regulators.
• Participating in meetings with clients and regulators; maintaining Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Skills

Environmental site characterization

Team leadership

HAZWOPER certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, geology or closely related field

Master's degree in environmental sciences, geology or closely related degree

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. We’re looking for a Senior 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 Texas, 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geology or other closely related degree.
• Professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media .
• 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 environmental sciences, geology or other closely related degree
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.

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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, 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 $119,400.00 to $160,000.00. 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 September 29, 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.

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 .