Emerging Transmission Siting Analyst

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Siting Analyst to support electric transmission siting activities from feasibility through development. You will assist with corridor analyses, site screening, and stakeholder coordination.

The role emphasizes data collection, GIS mapping, and preparing technical exhibits, reports, and trackers while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Some travel for site visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure, utilities, GIS, or land use.
• Basic ability to interpret maps and technical documents with strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and exposure to ArcGIS or other mapping platforms.
• Willingness to travel periodically for site visits and project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and compile environmental, land-use, property, regulatory, and infrastructure data.
• Support GIS mapping, constraint screening, route comparisons, and data-quality checks.
• Assist with field reconnaissance, meeting preparation, site documentation, and stakeholder tracking.
• Draft assigned portions of technical reports, exhibits, presentations, correspondence, and project trackers.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with internal teams/consultants and communicate schedule concerns or data gaps promptly.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure, utilities, GIS, or land use.
• Basic ability to interpret maps and technical documents with strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and exposure to ArcGIS or other mapping platforms.
• Willingness to travel periodically for site visits and project meetings.

Skills

GIS

Research

Writing

Communication

Field reconnaissance

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Siting Analyst to support electric transmission siting activities from feasibility through development. You will assist with corridor analyses, site screening, and stakeholder coordination.

The role emphasizes data collection, GIS mapping, and preparing technical exhibits, reports, and trackers while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Some travel for site visits is expected.