Geologist Professional Career Level

Industry

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

This position is ideal for applying advanced geologic concepts to practical environmental, hydrogeologic, and site characterization challenges for government and private-sector clients.

Based in the United States as a hybrid worker attached to one of our offices, you’ll participate in a variety tasks related to planning, evaluating, and implementing environmental investigations and remedial actions.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors or Masters in Hydrogeology, Geology or other closely related technical degree

• At least 15 years of experience in groundwater investigations and remediation

• Ability to lead projects and interface directly with customer/client

• Experience with fate and transport of contaminants, hydrodynamic interpretation of groundwater flow, aquifer testing and interpretation, CERCLA/RCRA knowledge, and understanding of numerical and analytical modeling tools.

• History of effective collaboration with multiple technical disciplines including experts in environmental engineering, chemistry, and risk assessment to complete remedial investigation and feasibility studies (or equivalent documents for RCRA or State programs).

• Demonstrated experience presenting technical information and interpretations to clients and regulatory stakeholders

• Experience supporting project managers and business development professionals in winning and delivering complex environmental site characterization and remediation projects for federal clients.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Professional Geologist (PG) certification

• Experience investigating sites with emerging contaminants including PFAS and 1,4-dioxane desirable.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to communicate effectively with clients, project managers, project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

92,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

139,150.00

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $139,150.00; 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. Job posted on August 20, 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
Gainesville	Florida	United States