Environmental Planner

About the role

Your impact 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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of complex EISs, EAs, and other environmental compliance documents in the project planning stages.
• 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 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 4(f) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), etc.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental compliance documents.
• Engage in public outreach efforts.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects of various topics and complexity as needed.

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, 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field preferred.
• Established client relationships on the east coast to foster local synergy in the market.
• 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.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.

Skills

Strong relationships with east coast market clients are preferred.

Benefits

Here's what you'll need:

• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.