Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Ecological Risk Assessor

at Jacobs in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

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.

• 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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