Hybrid Entry-Level Transmission Siting Analyst

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Siting Analyst to support electric transmission siting activities from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist in evaluating corridors, preparing reports, and coordinating with utility clients, engineers, and real estate teams.

Growth within a multidisciplinary team is emphasized, with mentorship from Siting Leads. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or a related discipline.
• 0-2 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.

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

Skills

GIS mapping

Research & writing

Communication

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 an Entry Level Siting Analyst to support electric transmission siting activities from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist in evaluating corridors, preparing reports, and coordinating with utility clients, engineers, and real estate teams.

Growth within a multidisciplinary team is emphasized, with mentorship from Siting Leads. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience, with travel as needed.