Junior Electric Transmission Siting Analyst – Hybrid

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) plan

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an entry-level Electric Transmission Siting Analyst to support clients on transmission projects from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist with siting studies, GIS analyses, and coordination with engineers, regulators, and communities.

The role emphasizes learning under a Siting Lead, performing data compilation, and contributing to reports and project trackers. Travel to site visits may be required, with a hybrid work setup offered.

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.
• 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, 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

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an entry-level Electric Transmission Siting Analyst to support clients on transmission projects from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will assist with siting studies, GIS analyses, and coordination with engineers, regulators, and communities.

The role emphasizes learning under a Siting Lead, performing data compilation, and contributing to reports and project trackers. Travel to site visits may be required, with a hybrid work setup offered.