Hybrid Senior NEPA & Environmental Planning Lead

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan and stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Senior Environmental Planner in Columbus, OH, to lead NEPA documents and environmental studies for transportation projects. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and community specialists to deliver technical reports, public involvement programs, and regulatory permits.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, strong writing, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget while growing relationships with Ohio clients and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental law, biology, or related field.
• Understanding of NEPA processes for transportation infrastructure projects.
• 10+ years of transportation-related experience.
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills; collaborative teamwork.
• Experience communicating with clients and coordinating with agencies.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience leading or participating in proposals and interviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead NEPA document processes for transportation projects (CEs, EAs, EISs).
• Direct technical staff on research to support document preparation.
• Lead scoping, purpose and need, alternatives; NEPA-compliant documents.
• Prepare NEPA documents and environmental compliance reports.
• Lead sections 4(f), 7 ESA, NHPA permitting and other regulations.
• Develop project deliverables and ensure quality management.
• Facilitate public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage multiple projects across topics and complexity.

Skills

NEPA expertise

Environmental planning

Client-facing leadership

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

ArcGIS

MS Office

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Senior Environmental Planner in Columbus, OH, to lead NEPA documents and environmental studies for transportation projects. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and community specialists to deliver technical reports, public involvement programs, and regulatory permits.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, strong writing, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget while growing relationships with Ohio clients and regional teams.