Environmental Scientist

Job description

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 Scientist 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 New York City, NY; Morristown, NJ, Clarke, NJ, or Philadelphia, PA you’ll work on the preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications (USACE, USFWS, NJDEP, CAFRA, Waterfront Development, Flood Hazard Area, Freshwater Wetlands); natural resources assessments including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, protected wildlife surveys, etc.; coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; project management or assistant project management; mentoring of junior staff.

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).

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience with USACE and NJDEP environmental permitting related to wetlands, wildlife, and other regulated natural resources
• Minimum 7 years experience independently preparing federal, state, and local environmental permit applications for projects related to transportation, commercial, and/or energy sectors
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work under inclement conditions
• Demonstrated competency with wetland delineations per methodology within the USACE Wetland Delineation Handbook and applicable regional supplements for NJ and NY, as well as the 1989 Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• United States Citizenship Ideally, You will also have
• Masters degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or other related discipline
• PWS certification
• Direct experience with NJDOT and/or NJTPA
• Experience with linear development projects (natural gas/oil/water pipeline, electric transmission)
• USFWS qualified bog turtle surveyor
• Additional state or federal wildlife permits/quals #LI-AW1 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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