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Intermediate Environmental Engineer /Geologist
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A Geologist studies the materials and physical structure of the earth. Specializes in studying rocks, minerals and gems, or natural resources beneath the surface of the earth such as oil and gas. Collects field samples, studies areas for potential building or mining projects, and analyzes history of rock and fossil layers.
$83,817 / year median in Texas
Job Description
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