Environmental Remediation Intern - Summer Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Engineering

Environmental Remediation Intern - Summer 2027

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 Environmental Remediation Intern, you'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

Based in Portland, OR, you'll assist a team of project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget for world class projects. You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff to execute field activities such as soil, groundwater, and sediment sampling; conduct data analysis on field and laboratory data sets; contribute to technical work plans and reports;

and more. Estimated time spent doing fieldwork is up to 50%, with the potential for out-of-town travel.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, or closely related field
completion of at least 2 years of collegiate coursework
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to perform field work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to travel to project sites
State Drivers License Required
Ability to commute daily to the Portland, OR office

Ideally, you’ll also have:

3.0 GPA
previous internship experience performing field work
40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) certification or ability to obtain upon hire

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $60,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 October 22, 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 .