Environmental Engineer Compliance Consultant

Environmental Engineer Compliance Consultant Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

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.

Join our Environmental Compliance team as an Environmental Engineer Compliance Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions for projects. You'll use your technical skills and collaborative spirit to support diverse teams and contribute to impactful projects that deliver value to public and private sector projects. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, forward‑thinking team committed to excellence in environmental compliance solutions.

We’re seeking a talented Environmental Engineer Compliance Consultant in Virginia Beach, Richmond or Hampton, Virginia to support and deliver Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans;
Facility Response Plans (FRP); and Clean Water Act (CWA), Stormwater (SW), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulatory Reviews and Permits through engineering, design, and project management. Jacobs is a hybrid work environment, and some work may be performed remotely. The role includes up to 50% domestic and international travel.

You'll utilize your engineering background and creativity to address prevalent stormwater, tank, and wastewater compliance issues. You'll help advance the industry by delivering sustainable solutions for clients and connect with Jacobs’ practitioners to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. We'll lean on you to lead design, engineering, and project tasks, delegate work, and collaborate with engineers and design practitioners of varying experience levels.

You'll also mentor junior practitioners and learn from senior practitioners to grow professionally. We'll rely on you to develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive business through proposals, networking, and sole‑source opportunities.

Bring your curiosity, diverse skills, and dedication, and we will support your growth and passions—together, we can make a significant impact on the world. At Jacobs, we are encouraged to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow, offering an environment where innovation thrives.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related engineering field
• More than five years of experience with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans;
  Facility Response Plans (FRP);
  Clean Water Act (CWA);
  Stormwater (SW); and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting
• Experience supporting field efforts
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary project teams and comfortable guiding them through best practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or the ability to gain licensure within one year of employment
• Certification by the Steel Tank Institute as an Above Ground Storage Tank SP001 Inspector or the ability to gain registration within six months of employment
• Experience with writing (e.g., regulatory compliance plans, stormwater inspection reports, proposals)
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail of complex engineered components
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with a client‑focused mindset
• The role requires US citizenship and a US passport (or ability to obtain one within three months of employment)

• A master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related engineering field
• The ability to function as a technical project lead by breaking down complex problems into actionable tasks, managing workflows, and bridging the gap between technical and non‑technical team members
• General familiarity with core project…