Environmental Planner

About the role

Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, team-oriented Environmental Planner to support our Environmental Planning sector working in one of our Jacobs offices along the east coast to support federal environmental projects. You'll assist in the preparation of complex Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and other environmental compliance documents in the project planning stages.

You’ll work as 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 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 4(f), and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others.

As a key team member, you will prepare technical reports and environmental compliance documents, engage in public involvement programs, and prepare regulatory permits for transportation projects. You’ll collaborate with teams along the east coast and throughout the nation, helping to identify project opportunities and participate in marketing pursuits while maintaining and growing relationships with regional and local clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project and task coordinator for NEPA documents.
• Organize and collaborate with staff on research to support document preparation.
• Support 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.
• Ensure timely project deliverables and provide quality management.
• Assist with public outreach efforts.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects of various topics and complexity.

Requirements

• 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, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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 effectively.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Experience participating in proposal preparation and interviews.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field.
• Established client relationships on the east coast.
• Experience with Section 404 permitting processes and Section 106.
• Experience with alternative delivery transportation projects.
• Strong proposal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally to support project work.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $86,600.00 to $135,275.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.