Associate Ecologist

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO, 7 holidays, caregiver/

Job summary

Jacobs in Atlanta is seeking an Associate Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to support environmental studies for transportation and utility projects. The role emphasizes stream/wetland delineations and protected species investigations, with a strong emphasis on GDOT reporting and GIS data handling.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in ecology, a BS or MS in a related field, and experience with MS Office, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam. Hybrid work is offered with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ecologist-related work experience.
• BS or MS in environmental science, ecology, biology, or related field.
• Experience with GIS and environmental permitting processes.
• Certifications such as PWS or TN QHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret maps and plans for environmental analysis.
• Lead biological field studies including wetland delineations and protected species investigations.
• Prepare and review documentation for environmental permits and reports.
• Coordinate data and deliver technical reports on project timelines.
• Train junior staff and ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Ecologist experience

GDOT familiarity

GIS data handling

Education

BS or MS in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

Your impact

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.

The Buildings & Infrastructure Line of Business is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sectors. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

The Environmental Department located in midtown Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Associate Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic group and support our growing business needs. The successful candidate would be experienced in ecological field studies, including stream/wetland delineations and protected species investigations in support of linear transportation and utility projects. The ideal candidate would also be familiar with GDOT and other regional DOT environmental reporting requirements and state/federal environmental permitting.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret maps, land-use plans, aerial photographs, topographic maps, construction plans, etc. for use in environmental analysis
• Prepare documentation for preliminary data requests from agencies and public sources of environmental data
• Calibrate and maintain field equipment
• Lead biological field studies including wetland delineations, stream classifications, and protected species investigations
• Collect, organize, review, and maintain field data
• Convert GPS data into GIS and CADD software platforms and prepares maps/figures in accordance to various document requirements
• Coordinate internally to obtain baseline data and deliver technical reports in accordance with project timelines
• Prepares and/or reviews GDOT and other regional DOT ecology documentation, including Ecology Resource Survey Reports, Ecology Assessment of Effects Reports, Protected Species Survey Reports, and technical memorandums
• Prepares and/or reviews Section 404 Permit applications and Stream Buffer Variance applications
• Assist in training junior staff
• Follow our BeyondZero company safety standards

Here’s what you’ll need

• 8+ years of related work experience as an Ecologist required
• Certifications such as PWS or TN QHP preferred
• BS or MS in related field (environmental science, biology, ecology, wildlife management, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam

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 $75,300.00 to $117,600.00. 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 September 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.