Intermediate Environmental Remediation Field Lead (Engineer/Geologist)

Environmental 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

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 an Environmental Engineer or Geologist 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 out of Reston, VA, you’ll work with other geologists, engineers, scientist, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you plan and execute field activities including well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water and sediment sampling, and other relevant media; conduct remediation system maintenance; prepare scopes of work for subcontracts; and coordinate with team. Office tasks include conducting data evaluation on field and laboratory data sets and preparing technical reports documenting completed activities and results.

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.

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.

Estimated approximately 50% of your time will be spent on field project work (on job sites) and the other 50% of your time will consist of office work that will be completed in a Hybrid work environment (you’ll be afforded the flexibility to work from both the office as well as from home as best suited to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance).

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 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 working on project sites and overseeing subcontractors
• Experience leading teams toward a common goal
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Willingness to perform field work and travel 40-60% (includes local travel in the Washington D.C. area (DMV) as well as travel outside of the region)
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work in the Washington D.C. (DMV) area

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s degree in engineering, geology, or other closely related degree
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist) or the intent to obtain and maintain professional certification
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data
• Experience working on projects following the CERCLA or RCRA cleanup process

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

69,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

105,000.00

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 $69,500.00 to $105,000.00. 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 January 08, 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Reston	Virginia	United States