Overview As an Environmental Scientist at Jacobs, you contribute to environmental site characterization and remediation projects for public and private clients. You will work across field sites and offices in a hybrid setup to advance permit applications and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with regulators and multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, safe projects that improve communities. This is an opportunity to shape environmental outcomes at scale and develop in a global delivery environment.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan and stock purchase option
- deferred compensation or executive deferral plans possible
- unlimited PPTO for full-time staff
- seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
- merit increases and performance bonus potential
Responsibilities- Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications (USACE, USFWS, NJDEP, CAFRA, etc.)
- Conduct wetland delineations and habitat assessments
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Manage project tasks or assist project management
- Mentor junior staff and maintain Health, Safety and Environmental compliance on site
- Perform field work ( 50%) and hybrid office work for project delivery
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of USACE and NJDEP environmental permitting experience
- Minimum 7 years of independently preparing permit applications for transportation, commercial, or energy projects
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to work under inclement conditions
- Competency with wetland delineations per USACE methods
- 40-hr HAZWOPER or ability to obtain
- United States Citizenship
- ability to work independently
- mentoring of junior staff
- cross-team collaboration
- wetland delineation
- environmental permitting (USACE, NJDEP)
- HAZWOPER certification or readiness
