Entry Level Environmental Scientist, Engineer, or Geologist - Boston

Environmental 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

As an Entry Level Engineer based in our Boston office, you’ll support Jacobs’ remediation and regeneration and water businesses, with a particular focus on emerging contaminants, such as PFAs. You’ll be involved in projects for both private and federal clients, supporting work related to environmental assessment, site characterization, treatment, remediation, monitoring, regulatory engagement, and technical reporting.

This role will be approximately 80% office based, with up to 20% travel locally and within North America. Field work may include characterizing soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and treated discharge, collecting air samples, and performing routine sampling and testing in either a lead or support role. You’ll also oversee specialty subcontractors performing maintenance, investigation, drilling, survey, and remediation work. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to the development of technical documents such as field logs, health and safety documentation, work plans, investigation reports, monitoring reports, remediation reports, regulatory submittals, and other client deliverables.

We’ll rely on you to complete tasks within schedule and budget with a variety of teams from different disciplines and backgrounds and communicate the status of tasks to project managers. If something is unclear, we know you’ll ask questions to clarify the scope. Safety will be your priority, as you lead and support safety “incident free” operations in the office and in the field.

Bring your collaborative spirit, organization, and desire to do great work for internal and external clients, and we’ll help grow what drives you – to deliver the best environmental solutions, together.

Here's what you'll need

Here's What You'll Need:

· At least one year of experience working on environmental investigation, remediation and/or construction sites, or in a similar environmental-related field

· Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science

· Experience with using Microsoft Office-based software, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 

· Knowledge of coding languages such as R and Python is a plus.

· Valid driver’s license with no major infractions. 

· Must be a United States Citizen

· An understanding of the implications of environmental regulations.

· Knowledge of environmental compliance and client interactions/relationships.

· Basic knowledge of federal and state level environmental regulations.

· Ability to perform field work and regional travel 90% to 100% of the time.

· Ability to obtain/maintain 40-hr HAZWOPER certification.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

· Currently located in the Boston Massachusetts Area

· Experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

· Ability to actively work outdoors throughout the year

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Technical and mechanical capabilities.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to handle changes in the field and respond appropriately to internal, client, and regulatory driven requests.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with internal team members.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

55,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

85,000.00

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 $55,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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 May 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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
Boston	Massachusetts	United States