Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst – Hybrid Impact

Jacobs

Knoxville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the U.S. The role involves coordinating environmental permitting, preparing submissions, and engaging with regulators, consultants, and field teams to ensure compliance and timely project delivery.

This position combines office coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, natural resources, geology, biology, engineering, planning, public policy, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant environmental consulting, regulatory, planning, engineering, construction, or infrastructure experience.
Professional experience involving environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental review, or infrastructure project delivery.
Ability to interpret regulations, permit conditions, technical studies, and agency correspondence.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Research environmental regulations, agency procedures, and permitting pathways to support project filings.
Compile, format, and perform quality reviews on application materials, maps, exhibits, and agency submittals.
Track permit schedules, information requests, compliance commitments, and project correspondence.
Coordinate meetings, field activities, consultant deliverables, and document circulation.
Develop working knowledge of transmission infrastructure, environmental resources, and applicable regulatory processes.
Proactively raise potential permitting concerns and assist with developing practical solutions.