Environmental Remediation Scientist/Geologist

Job description

Ready for what's next in your environmental career? Jacobs is growing our Albuquerque team to support a newly awarded environmental program with one of the world's largest companies. We're looking for Environmental Geologists or Environmental Scientists with approximately 5 to 7 years of experience who are ready for more responsibility and the opportunity to accelerate their career. We’re seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geologist with experience in environmental site characterization, field investigation, and remediation to support our growing New Mexico upstream oil and gas asset-retirement program and other environmental projects for government and global private-sector clients.

Based out of the Albuquerque area, you'll serve as a task lead and field team lead on environmental site characterization and remediation projects while working alongside industry-leading experts. Whether your goal is to advance toward project management, technical leadership, or both, you'll gain the experience, mentorship, and project exposure needed to get there. You'll collaborate with scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on complex environmental projects.

Responsibilities may include designing, performing, and overseeing soil, soil vapor, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigations; coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics; leading field teams; analyzing and interpreting environmental data; preparing technical reports; monitoring; and supporting remediation efforts. 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely relateddegree.
• Approximately 5to 7 years of professional experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects.
• Experience with environmental field investigations.
• Experience leading field teams, project tasks, or technical work efforts.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate environmental data and technical findings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to working safely and protecting subcontractors, coworkers, clients, and the public.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability toattainthis certification.
• Valid driver's license Ideally, You'll Also Have:
• Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or other closely relateddegree.
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Geologist) or intent to obtain andmaintainprofessional certification.
• Experience supporting upstream oil and gas investigation, remediation, decommissioning, or asset-retirement activities.
• Familiarity with New Mexico OCD requirements for site assessment, remediation, well plugging, facility decommissioning, reclamation, and closure associated with upstream oil and gas assets.
• Experience serving as a task lead, field team lead, or technical lead on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting fieldwork and evaluating data.
• Interest in advancing toward project management, technical leadership, or both. Why Join Jacobs?
• Join a growing Albuquerque team supporting a major new environmental program with one of the world's largest companies.
• Gain hands-on experience on high-profile environmental projects that will expand your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Lead project tasks and field teams while working alongside experienced environmental professionals.
• Build the skills and experience needed to pursue future Project Manager and/or Technical Leader opportunities.
• Be part of a company committed to solving complex environmental challenges and creating a more sustainable future.

If you're ready to take the next step in your environmental consulting career and want an opportunity that combines meaningful project work, leadership opportunities, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you. #LI-AC4 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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