Entry Level Environmental Engineer​/Geologist​/Scientist; Chattanooga

Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist (Chattanooga) Responsibilities

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, you will participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects. You will learn from experienced staff who mentor you and will pass your knowledge on to others. You will gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as subcontractor oversight, spending about 75% of your time in the field.

You will balance your field work with time spent in the office evaluating and reviewing data, writing reports, preparing project documents, and coordinating logistics for field activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or another closely related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience delivering environmental site characterization and remediation projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data for various environmental media.
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification or the ability to obtain this certification.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Local to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $81,800.00. Within that range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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.