At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Field Geophysicist intern, you will too. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges while helping to remediate a site from contaminants. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on one of two critical projects in the southern California area while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table. 

Based out of the Los Angeles area (preferred locations: San Louis Obispo or Los Angeles, CA), you’ll assist a team of project managers, scientists, and geophysicists in delivering advanced geophysical data collection services on time and within budget for world class projects. You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you plan and execute field activities as a field team leader; you’ll be trained in operations of an electromagnetic data collection technique as well as positional data collection using GPS and point cloud data. This internship will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the best electromagnetic metal detectors on the market, and gain an understanding of the leading geophysical techniques in the munitions response industry.  

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

• In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science or closely related field  Must be at least a rising Junior

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Willingness to perform field work

• United States Citizenship

• Valid Drivers License required

• Ability to work at one of two project sites near San Louis Obispo or Fraizer Park, CA.

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• 3.0 GPA  

• A previous internship related to your field of study 

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs  

• Self-driven time management and organizational skills 

• Ability to obtain 40-hour Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher class, if needed for role

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.