Environmental Engineer

Company:  Jacobs
Location: South Charleston
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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 a Civil or Environmental Engineer 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 the South Charleston, WV office, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on world-class remediation projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge. Responsibilities may include remediation system operations and maintenance support, overseeing or supporting field data collection, building teams of colleagues and subcontractors, coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics, data analysis and interpretation, engineering calculations, technical report writing, and participating in meetings with clients and regulators.


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.


This is a Hybrid position where you’ll be afforded the flexibility to work from both the South Charleston, WV office and from home as best suited to meet project delivery goals while maintaining balance. An estimated 50-75% of your time will be spent on project sites in the Charleston, WV area. Please note that limited (10-15%) travel can be expected for this role to support regional sites with similar tasks as described above.


Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; other engineering fields will also be considered.
  • Six to ten years of professional experience with delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media and system operations and maintenance.
  • Experience working on project sites and overseeing subcontractors.
  • Experience leading teams toward a common goal.
  • 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.
  • Ability to travel and requirement is approximately 10-15%, generally related to fieldwork and oversight.


Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training Certification with the desire to achieve a P.E.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.


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.


Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $80,000.00 to $118,000.00. 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.

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