Junior Electric Transmission Siting Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Junior Siting Analyst to support siting, routing, permitting, and stakeholder engagement for transmission projects. You will assist with site screening, data collection, and reporting across multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a background in planning or environmental science, 2–4 years of related experience, and familiarity with GIS tools like ArcGIS. The role supports travel and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related discipline.
• 2-4 years in environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure, utilities, GIS, or land use.
• Able to interpret maps and technical documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ArcGIS exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support siting activities from feasibility through development.
• Conduct GIS mapping, route comparisons, data quality checks.
• Prepare reports, exhibits, and project trackers.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Travel for site visits as needed.

Skills

GIS mapping

Research

Writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or related

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Junior Siting Analyst to support siting, routing, permitting, and stakeholder engagement for transmission projects. You will assist with site screening, data collection, and reporting across multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a background in planning or environmental science, 2–4 years of related experience, and familiarity with GIS tools like ArcGIS. The role supports travel and hybrid work arrangements.