Junior Transmission Siting Analyst | GIS & Permitting

Jacobs

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Entry Level Siting Analyst to support transmission projects across planning, routing, siting, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. You will work under a Siting Lead and contribute to siting studies and reports.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in planning or related field, 0-2 years of experience, and familiarity with GIS. Willingness to travel and strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
0-2 years in environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure, GIS, or land use.
Strong ability to interpret maps and technical documents, with solid 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, property, 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.