Entry Level Environmental Scientist - Bellevue, WA

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

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re looking for an early-career Environmental Engineer or Scientist in the Bellevue, WA Jacobs office to perform laboratory treatability studies associated with site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients. These projects mimic real-world remediation treatments on the bench-top to provide inputs for full-scale treatment design. You’ll interact with Jacobs’ technical experts to develop field sampling and test plans then execute the tests, coordinating between project, analytical laboratory, and vendor groups to ensure high-quality delivery of test results.   As data comes in, you’ll be the first to first to plot it up and see the story come together. You’ll showcase this work through project updates, technical reports, presentations, and sometimes a journal publication, each helping the engineering team to gain key insights for the design of a remedial strategy and strengthening the technical foundation of the company.

At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to help create a more sustainable world by ensuring excellence in environmental compliance, environmental management, and health and safety while working on diverse projects. In this role, you’ll work with experienced engineers and project managers who will help you advance your environmental consulting career at a place like no other - a company that is invested in you and the environment around us.

By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering), Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or Hydrogeology
• Valid drivers license is required.
• United States Citizenship required.
• Must be local to Bellevue, WA

• Ideally you'll also have:

  • Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a regionally-diverse team environment
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to mentally walk through a process to identify and close gaps in written procedures for non-standard tasks to ensure all objectives will be met 
  • Familiarity with standard environmental test methods and procedures
  • 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification

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 June 09, 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
Bellevue	Washington	United States