Intermediate Environmental Engineer​/Geologist

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.

Candidate MUST BE based in Midland, TX. No relocation assistance is offered for this role.

At Jacobs, we don’t just lead the development and implementation of environmental remediation and compliance solutions, we live it. Jacobs is currently seeking an Environmental Engineer or Geologist, you’ll primarily work in the field supporting a variety of teams from different disciplines (i.e., engineers, geologists, and consultants) and backgrounds. Safety will be your priority, as you lead and support safe “incident free” operations in the office and in the field.

As an experienced professional, you will support a variety of field and technical project tasks, primarily, but not exclusively, in oil & gas facilities around Texas. Based in west Texas, your tasks will include a mix of field work (90%) and office work (10%). Typical field work tasks include sampling groundwater and potentially other various mediums (soil, sediment, surface water, soil gas, air, etc.),

activities related to installation, operation, and/or maintenance of remediation technologies, completing field paperwork to document activities on site, observing subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.), and interacting with our clients. Typical office tasks include data entry, coordination/logistics for field efforts, sample packaging and shipping, and tasks aligned to health, safety, and environmental compliance. We’ll rely on you to complete tasks within schedule and budget and communicate the status of tasks to project managers.

At Jacobs, we’re invested in you and the environment around us. Bring your positivity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and we’ll help grow what drives you – to deliver the best environmental solutions, together. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

• 4+ years equivalent experience
• Experience with using Microsoft Office-based software
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain and maintain
• Be physically fit to perform fieldwork within industrial facilities up to 90% of the time, and wear a respirator, if required
• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Be able to participate in a random drug testing program, including hair follicle samples
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain and maintain
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

• Experience with sampling groundwater, and general comprehension or willingness to train on sampling other environmental medium (soil, waste, soil gas, and surface water)
• Experience with installation, operation, and/or maintenance of remediation technologies, or at a minimum, willingness to cross train
• Subcontractor oversight experience
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with internal team members and client facility stakeholders
• Ability to follow written procedures with several steps

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands.…