Environmental Scientist - Temporary (LaPlace and Belle Chasse, Louisiana)

Jacobs Solutions is hiring a temporary Environmental Scientist for fieldwork in LaPlace and Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The role involves ecological monitoring, data collection, and analysis related to coastal restoration projects. Candidates should have a BS in environmental science and some fieldwork experience. The position requires teamwork, familiarity with wetland ecosystems, and the ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions.
About the position

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. Our Coastal Scientist jobs are your opportunity to help monitor and restore coastal Louisiana wetlands. Each day, you will work on ecological monitoring projects conducting field sampling and data analysis. You should be a self-motivated, team-focused individual with a BS degree in environmental science; have 0-3 years of experience performing environmental field work preferably as a field biologist, wetland ecologist, or botanist; and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each Coastal Scientist job. While this role is tied to our closest Jacobs office, in Baton Rouge, LA; this person will work out of our field offices based in LaPlace and Belle Chasse, LA. This is a temporary position.

Responsibilities
• Conduct environmental sampling, evaluate, and analyze data, and assist with technical report writing on the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System program.
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• Collect scientific data including hydrologic (using continuous recorders), wetland surface elevation and accretion (via RSET/feldspar techniques), and wetland vegetation composition and cover data.
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• Work in an effective team environment, learning and taking instruction from mid and senior staff.
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• Work on coastal restoration projects requiring heavy physical exertion in a variety of difficult field conditions.
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• Be familiar with wetland plants and biological data collection.
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• Use knowledge in the safe operation of boats and airboats.
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• Work in the field 3-5 days per week with some light construction and shop/equipment maintenance responsibilities.
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• Process and review scientific data for client deliverables.
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• Share work experiences in a positive work environment where talents are valued.
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• Contribute to a company dedicated to sustainable development practices.

Requirements
• BS or MS degree in natural sciences from a US accredited college or university.
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• Must be familiar with coastal systems.
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• Comfortable with mobile technology, including tablet-based forms for data collection.
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• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues, with demonstrated comfort in the problem-solving process.

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Benefits
• 401(k) plan
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• Legally mandated benefits