Environmental Planner

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 86,600 - 135,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Healthy work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Friendly, inclusive team

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Planner on the East Coast to coordinate NEPA documents and support federal environmental projects. You will work with staff on research, scope projects, and prepare CE/EA/EIS documents while coordinating with agencies and clients.

The role requires strong writing, client communication, and ability to manage multiple projects. Base salary ranges from $86,600 to $135,275, with location-based adjustments and a focus on collaboration, work-life balance, and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field.
• Understanding of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field

Master’s degree in planning, environmental law, biology, a related environmental science program, or a related field

Exceptional writing and verbal skills

Ability to work in a collaborative team

Experience interacting with clients to communicate findings and develop environmental process strategies

Ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget projects

Proposal preparation and interviews experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

ArcGIS experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

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 along the east coast to support federal environmental projects. Our employees 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 markets.
• Work for a company that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 market.
• 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.

Compensation

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, or 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.