Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst — Electric Transmission

Jacobs

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
401(k) plan
Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You’ll secure environmental approvals, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering, regulatory, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits. A valid driver’s license and up to 20% travel may be required, with a hybrid work policy supporting office and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in environmental science or related field.
  • Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or infrastructure projects is expected.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Research environmental regulations, agency procedures, and permitting pathways for project filings.
  • Compile, format, and review permit applications, technical reports, and agency submittals.
  • Coordinate field activities, surveys, and consultant deliverables; track schedules and commitments.
  • Support route/design evaluations by identifying permitting constraints and risks.

Skills

Environmental permitting
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder coordination
Project coordination
Written communication
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science / related field

Tools

GIS applications
Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You’ll secure environmental approvals, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering, regulatory, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits. A valid driver’s license and up to 20% travel may be required, with a hybrid work policy supporting office and

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