Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst — Transmission Projects

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for eligible roles

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support environmental planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the United States. You will assist in securing environmental approvals, documenting compliance, and coordinating with engineering, regulatory, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic field work and travel. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience are preferred, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant environmental consulting or permitting experience.
• Ability to interpret regulations and permit conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

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 regulatory processes.
• Proactively raise potential permitting concerns and assist with developing practical solutions.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Regulatory compliance awareness

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Environmental Permitting Analyst to support environmental planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the United States. You will assist in securing environmental approvals, documenting compliance, and coordinating with engineering, regulatory, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic field work and travel. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience are preferred, along with strong