Hybrid NEPA Analyst — Transportation EIS Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a NEPA Analyst to support federal, state, and local environmental projects in the Southeast EPP sector.

You’ll work with a team of NEPA analysts to prepare CEs, EAs, and EISs for transportation infrastructure and engage with stakeholders, engineers, and planners. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of NEPA experience, a Bachelor’s in Planning or Environmental Science, and strong writing and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA and applicable environmental regulations, including 4(f), 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and related regulations.
• Ability to effectively navigate project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating environmental efforts with project designers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects
• Coordinate with engineers on the development of avoidance alternatives and minimization measures for environmental and community resources impacted by infrastructure projects
• Lead or support public engagement and stakeholder coordination activities
• Develop environmental scopes-of-work, deliverable schedules, fee estimates, and assist with proposals
• Participate in QAQC efforts for various environmental deliverables produced by Jacobs staff and sub-consultants
• Provide technical expertise and assist with mentoring junior NEPA staff
• Coordinate with specialists outside of our area to complete tasks when needed
• Ensure that project tasks are completed within established deadlines, budgets, and scope-of-work (Develop ETCs, communicate with PMs, and maintain records for scope creep)
• Stay current on evolving technical guidance from agencies and maintain successful client evaluation scores

Skills

Project coordination

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Planning/Environmental Science

Master's preferred

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a NEPA Analyst to support federal, state, and local environmental projects in the Southeast EPP sector.

You’ll work with a team of NEPA analysts to prepare CEs, EAs, and EISs for transportation infrastructure and engage with stakeholders, engineers, and planners. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of NEPA experience, a Bachelor’s in Planning or Environmental Science, and strong writing and coordination skills.