Entry Level Hydrogeologist

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Your impact

Jacobs is growing our hydrogeology team to support our client’s needs for hydrogeologic characterization, wellfield services, water resource sustainability and resiliency, and water resources planning, and permitting. We’re looking for a highly motivated emerging Hydrogeologist to work with our Southeast Groundwater and Surface Water Team on various projects for utilities, local, state, federal, and private-sector clients.

Based in our Sarasota office or Southwest Florida office (Naples), you’ll learn from other experienced geologists, scientists, engineers, and project managers who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll have opportunities to pass your knowledge on to others. Each day, you will be an important team member with ample opportunity to work with your peers and colleagues in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional with a desire to grow personally and professionally with each project in our diverse and fast-paced office. Additionally, you’ll work with our diverse regional team of geologists, engineers, and scientists located in offices throughout the state, nation, and globally. Candidates should be detailed oriented, quality driven , and team-focused .

As a Hydrogeologist, you’ll have opportunities to work on Water Resources and Water Supply projects in Florida, across the US, and internationally. You’ll gain valuable experience in a variety of water supply projects, site investigations, underground injection control, rehabilitation, and well construction projects and provide subcontractor oversight. You’ll work with professional geologists and professional engineers as you gain the experience necessary to attain your professional designation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing, analyzing, and interpreting well and aquifer performance tests (i.e., variable-rate and constant-rate pumping tests), lithologic sampling and description, groundwater sampling, drilling data collection and analysis, and hydrogeologic characterization. Work will be balanced with time spent in the field, office, and/or working remotely (i.e. from home with a flexible hybrid schedule) on data evaluation and interpretation, analytical analyses, report writing, and coordinating logistics for project activities. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.

Continue or begin your career at Jacobs – where we’ll empower you to learn and grow as you support projects that make our world better.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related field

• Understanding of lithologic classification 
• Understanding of groundwater sampling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to project sites, generally within the state of Florida

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

77,000.00

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 $58,656.00 to $77,000.00. 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 December 01, 2025. 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
Naples	Florida	United States
Tampa	Florida	United States