Hybrid Entry-Level Transmission Siting Analyst

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an entry-level Siting Analyst to support electric transmission projects from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist in routing, siting, permits, and coordination with multiple disciplines across teams in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience, with familiarity in GIS and mapping tools like ArcGIS. Travel for site visits is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

GIS concepts

Research

Communication

Travel readiness

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 projects from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist in routing, siting, permits, and coordination with multiple disciplines across teams in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience, with familiarity in GIS and mapping tools like ArcGIS. Travel for site visits is expected as needed.