Environmental Planner

Market Environmental

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.

Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, team‑oriented Environmental Planner to support our Environmental Planning sector working in one of our Jacobs offices listed along the east coast to support federal environmental projects. You’ll assist in the preparation of complex EISs, EAs, and other environmental compliance documents in the project planning stages. You’ll work as a part of a team of scientists, planners, engineers, and community involvement specialists to prepare technical studies and conduct public involvement and agency coordination in preparing environmental studies in support of the NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 4(f) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), etc.

As a key member of our team, you will prepare technical reports and environmental compliance documents, engage in public involvement programs, and prepare regulatory permits for transportation projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate solid technical writing skills, a deep understanding of environmental compliance documents, and excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong relationships with east coast market clients are preferred. You will help identify project opportunities and may ask to participate in marketing pursuits, helping to maintain and grow relationships with regional and local clients in delivering superior service.

• Project and task coordinator for NEPA documents.
• Organize and collaborate with staff on research on a variety of subjects to support document preparation.
• Project scoping, developing purpose and need, developing alternatives, and preparing documents in compliance with NEPA.
• Prepare NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Handle special studies such as Section 4(f), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 106 of the NHPA, permitting, or other regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of timely project deliverables and provide quality management.
• Assist with public outreach efforts.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects of various topics and complexity as needed.

• Become part of a team of supportive, respectful, and inclusive peers who are consistently recognized by our clients for outstanding service.
• Design a career path focused on your aptitudes and goals.
• Work in an environment that supports collaboration, learning, and creative approaches to problem solving, where you are recognized for your contributions.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
• Work on projects for state Departments of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and other markets.
• Work for a company that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field.
• Understanding of and experience with NEPA environmental compliance processes for transportation infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation‑related work.
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team internally and externally.
• Experience interacting with clients to communicate findings and develop environmental process strategies; experience representing clients on project teams and in agency‑to‑agency coordination.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget projects effectively.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work products that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Experience participating in proposal preparation and interviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) software.

• Master’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a…