NEPA Analyst

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that create a more connected, sustainable world. As a NEPA Analyst based in Louisiana, you'll support federal, state, and local environmental projects in our Southeast Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) sector, including support on the Lafayette Regional Expressway project with the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an environmental project lead and/or NEPA discipline lead for federal, state, and local infrastructure projects requiring environmental support.
• Prepare NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
• Cook up avoidance alternatives and minimization measures for environmental and community resources impacted by infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with engineers on the development of avoidance alternatives and minimization measures for environmental and community resources impacted by infrastructure projects.
• Lead or support public engagement and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Aid in the development and review of environmental scopes-of-work, deliverable schedules, fee estimates, and written proposals.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects of various complexity, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience successfully navigating the NEPA process and relevant state environmental procedures for LaDOTD projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA and applicable environmental regulations, including Section 4(f), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and other relevant environmental requirements.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience leading environmental project teams and coordinating environmental efforts with project designers.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Master's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with regional Southeast DOT environmental procedures.
• Strong relationships with LaDOTD and regulatory agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, are preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• A deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• An unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $126,425.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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