Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst - Transmission

Jacobs

Fort Wayne (IN)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the United States. The role involves securing environmental approvals, maintaining regulatory compliance, and coordinating with engineering, regulatory, real estate, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The position combines office-based project coordination with periodic travel and field work, with potential site visits and a travel up to 20%.

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
Ability to manage priorities, schedules, documentation, and stakeholder coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common project‑documentation tools
Ability and willingness to participate in occasional site visits, field activities, meetings, and public or agency events
A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 20% of time, as needed

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