Geologist

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Your Impact:

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re looking for a Scientist/Geologist/Engineer to work on site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients.

Based in Anchorage or Fairbanks you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will pass your knowledge and expertise to others. You’ll work both in the field and office overseeing soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight. Responsibilities may include interpretation and visualization, quantitative modeling, report writing, proposal and cost estimate preparation, procurement of subcontractors, financials including invoicing to clients, staff mentorship and leadership, client relationship building, agency correspondence, and coordinating logistics for field 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.

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.

 

Continue your environmental career at Jacobs - where we’ll empower you to learn and grow as you deliver environmental projects that make our world better.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geology or hydrogeology or related field
• Professional experience with various media (e.g., soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and sediment) investigations, data assessments and evaluations, remediation technologies, groundwater supply well, past and current client relationships, agency correspondence, some financial experience and proposal preparation, and a hydrogeologic emphasis
• Professional experience in field work methodology and procedures used in the environmental industry 
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification 
• Professional registration is highly recommended

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Strong writing and communication skills
• HAZWOPER and/or MSHA work experience
• Remediation, Operations & Maintenance experience and/or interest
• Electronic Data Management for environmental applications, and/or database design & administration experience
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with co-workers, clients and regulatory agencies
• CERCLA, RCRA, MMRP project experience and/or interest
• Professional experience in the environmental field and working knowledge of federal and State environmental regulations

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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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.