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Remediation Design Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$74,700 - $130,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Remediation Design Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on environmental site remediation for federal and global private sector clients. As a mid-level engineer, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project managers on various projects across the United States. This hybrid position allows for flexibility in working from both the office and home. You will utilize your technical expertise to design environmental remedial actions and systems while ensuring safety and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in the environmental remediation industry.
  • At least 2 years of experience designing environmental remedial actions or remediation systems.
  • On-the-job experience writing specifications and preparing design documents.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate site conditions and determine data needs for remediation projects.
  • Assess remedial alternatives and perform engineering calculations.
  • Develop designs and prepare work plans, reports, and design documents.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
  • Support fieldwork to gather design data while prioritizing safety and environmental compliance.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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