Entry Level Environmental Engineer - Corvallis, OR

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 impactWhen it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re looking for an Entry-level Environmental Engineer to work on complex site characterization and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients. Based out of our Corvallis or Portland, OR office, you’ll participate in a variety of field and office tasks related to planning and implementing environmental investigation and remediation projects. You’ll learn from other experienced staff who are ready to mentor you, and you’ll pass your knowledge on to others. You’ll gain valuable experience in soil and groundwater sampling as well as drilling and subcontractor oversight, spending about 50-75% of your time in the field. You’ll balance your field work with some time spent in the office evaluating and reviewing data, writing reports and preparing project documents, and coordinating logistics for field activities. You’ll be juggling multiple tasks, so we’ll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big-picture in mind. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do.  
Bring your strategic focus and critical thinking skills and continue your environmental career at Jacobs - where we’ll empower you to learn and grow as you deliver environmental projects that make our world better.
At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to help create a more sustainable world by ensuring excellence in environmental compliance, environmental management, and health and safety while working on diverse projects. In this role, you’ll work with experienced engineers and project managers who will help you advance your environmental consulting career at a place like no other - a company that is invested in you and the environment around us.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree (preferred) in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering)
• 0-2 years of experience 
• Proficiency in technical writing (publication of thesis or journal articles preferred)
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
• Valid state drivers license 
• United States Citizenship 

Ideally you'll also have:

• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a regionally-diverse team environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous environmental engineering internship

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 $55,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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. Job posted on October 21, 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.