Environmental Planner

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PPTO (unlimited for salaried roles)

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an Environmental Planner to support NEPA documentation and environmental planning for large transportation projects.

You will collaborate with planners, scientists, engineers, and communications professionals to guide projects through review processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes preparing NEPA documentation, coordinating with agencies, and supporting public involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure.
• Understanding of the NEPA process and state environmental procedures.
• Knowledge of NEPA regs (4(f), 106 NHPA, 404 CWA) and related requirements.
• Familiarity with scopes, schedules, and budgets; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with NEPA documentation: CE/EA/EIS and re-evaluations for DB and DBB projects.
• Coordinate with engineering to evaluate alternatives and minimize impacts.
• Support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination.
• Prepare technical studies and environmental compliance documentation with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and review scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Program-level thinking

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project scheduling

Client & agency communication

Risk identification & mitigation

Education

Bachelor's in Planning/Environmental Science

Master's preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that create a more connected, sustainable world. As anEnvironmental Plannerbased inAtlanta, Georgia, you'll support federal, state, and local infrastructure projects across ourEnvironmental Planning & Permittingteam, including transportation programs that help shape the future of communities throughout the Southeast.

In this role, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of environmental planning and compliance services for complex infrastructure projects. In the immediate term, this role is designated to provide environmental planning support on a large multi-phased P3 transportation project. Working alongside planners, scientists, engineers, and communications professionals, you'll help guide projects through the environmental review process, develop high-quality NEPA documentation, coordinate with agencies and stakeholders, and support project teams in achieving regulatory compliance while advancing client objectives.

What you'll do

• Assist with the management and preparation of NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and Re-Evaluations for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to evaluate alternatives and develop avoidance and minimization measures for environmental and community impacts.
• Support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical studies and environmental compliance documentation.
• Assist with the development and review of scopes of work, project schedules, cost estimates, and technical proposals.
• Assist with the management of multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Maintain environmental permitting schedules and project records.
• Support planning, engineering, and construction projects for transportation and other public-sector clients.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of the NEPA process and relevant state DOT environmental procedures.
• 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.
• Familiarity with the development and management of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience with state and federal environmental permitting requirements.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Experience with developing and implementing public and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong program-level thinking and ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary efforts
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous workflows
• Ability to identify and resolve schedule risks
• Effective communication with clients, agencies, and program leadership

The ideal start date for this role is within the following timeframe: September 21, 2026 - October 30, 2026.

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.

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.