What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist Internship - Summer 2025 position at Jacobs?
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
Our Coastal Scientist jobs are your opportunity to help monitor and restore coastal Louisiana wetlands and estuaries. Each day, you will work on ecological monitoring projects conducting environmental sampling and data analysis. You should be a self-motivated, team-focused individual and currently enrolled in an US accredited college or university with an environmental science focus.
While this role is tied to our closet Jacobs office, in Baton Rouge, LA; this person will work out of our field office based in Houma, LA.
Our Coastal Scientist Interns
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.
Here's what you'll need
36,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
44,000.00
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.
Jacobs’ 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 $36,000.00 to $44,000.00. 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.
Your impact
Our Coastal Scientist jobs are your opportunity to help monitor and restore coastal Louisiana wetlands and estuaries. Each day, you will work on ecological monitoring projects conducting environmental sampling and data analysis. You should be a self-motivated, team-focused individual and currently enrolled in an US accredited college or university with an environmental science focus.
While this role is tied to our closet Jacobs office, in Baton Rouge, LA; this person will work out of our field office based in Houma, LA.
Our Coastal Scientist Interns
- Assist in scientific data collection including wetland vegetation composition and cover, hydrologic (using continuous recorders), and wetland surface elevation and accretion (via RSET/feldspar techniques).
- Work in an effective team environment, learning and taking instruction from mid and senior staff.
- Work on coastal restoration projects requiring heavy physical exertion in a variety of difficult field conditions.
- Work in the field 3-5 days per week with some light construction and shop/equipment maintenance responsibilities.
- Share work experiences in a positive work environment where talents are valued
- Contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable development practices
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.
Here's what you'll need
- Currently enrolled in a natural sciences degree program from a US accredited college or university
- Candidate should be familiar with coastal systems
- Louisiana experience is preferred
- MUST have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to travel.
- MUST be comfortable working in all types of boats
- Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Safety focus required
- Must be capable of heavy physical exertion in a variety of difficult field conditions.
36,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
44,000.00
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.
Jacobs’ 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 $36,000.00 to $44,000.00. 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.
Salary : $36,000 - $44,000
