Environmental Scientist, Ecological Risk Assessor

Title: Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecological Risk Assessor

Location FPO, All US Regions, United States

Capabilities Environmental

Office Setup Hybrid

Job ID #37413

Job Description:

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

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist / Ecological Risk Assessor to support complex site characterization and remediation projects primarily within a CERCLA Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Study (RI/FS) framework. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with strong technical expertise in ecological risk assessment and experience working directly with regulatory agencies, DoD, and industry remediation managers. Prior consulting experience highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support screening level and baseline ecological risk assessments in accordance with USEPA guidance to support RI/FS investigations and remedial decision-making.
• Develop conceptual site models, exposure models, and risk characterizations for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Perform ecological receptor exposure modeling, food-web and bioaccumulation analyses, and interpretation of toxicity data.
• Prepare regulatory-quality reports and technical deliverables, and support responses to regulatory comments.
• Interface directly with USEPA, state agencies, DoD and industry managers, and other stakeholders, including presenting findings in a regulatory risk assessment context.
• Work effectively with USEPA, DoD, and industry managers as clients.
• Participate in, lead, or provide oversight of field-based site characterization activities as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and defensible site strategies.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, ecology, toxicology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience, preferably in environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting ecological risk assessments under CERCLA.
• Experience working within a regulatory risk assessment framework and interacting directly with regulators, DoD, and industry remediation managers.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience with aquatic systems and sediment risk assessment preferred.
• Experience with statistical tools (e.g., R) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

At Jacobs, you'll join a collaborative global team delivering high-quality, defensible solutions on some of the most challenging remediation sites in the U.S.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

98,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

149,600.00

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 $98,900.00 to $149,600.00. 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. 

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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

• Dallas Texas United States
• Milwaukee Wisconsin United States
• Birmingham Alabama United States
• Boise Idaho United States
• Irvine California United States
• Charlotte North Carolina United States
• Boston Massachusetts United States
• Denver Colorado United States