Job Description

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.

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. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully serve our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

You'll have the opportunity to 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 National Environmental Policy Act (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. You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams along the east coast and throughout the nation. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate solid technical writing skills, have a deep understanding of environmental compliance documents, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills as well as an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

Strong relationships with east coast clients are preferred. You will help identify project opportunities and may ask to participate in ing pursuits. Your role will help in maintaining and growing relationships with our regional and local clients in delivering superior service. 

Types of work assignments:

• 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.

What we offer:

• 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 s.
• Work for a company that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• 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 .
• 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.

#LI-AW1

36898

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

86,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

135,275.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

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.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Chantilly	Virginia	United States
Arlington	Virginia	United States
Reston	Virginia	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Newport News	Virginia	United States
Hampton	Virginia	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Providence	Rhode Island	United States
Trevose	Pennsylvania	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Conshohocken	Pennsylvania	United States
Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	United States
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States
Cary	North Carolina	United States
Syracuse	New York	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
Clark	New Jersey	United States
Hudson	New Hampshire	United States
Bedford	New Hampshire	United States
Silver Spring	Maryland	United States
Rockville	Maryland	United States
Baltimore	Maryland	United States
Mcdonough	Georgia	United States
Marietta	Georgia	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States
Tampa	Florida	United States
Palm Beach Gardens	Florida	United States
Naples	Florida	United States
Miami	Florida	United States
Jacksonville	Florida	United States
Fort Lauderdale	Florida	United States
Cape Canaveral	Florida	United States
The Villages	Florida	United States
Bonita Springs	Florida	United States
Tallahassee	Florida	United States
Shalimar	Florida	United States
Sarasota	Florida	United States
Pensacola	Florida	United States
Gainesville	Florida	United States
Fort Walton Beach	Florida	United States
Wethersfield	Connecticut	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Washington	District of Columbia	United States

Job Tags

Full time, Live in, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

Similar Jobs