NEPA Analyst

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a NEPA Analyst to support federal, state, and local environmental projects in the Southeast. You will work with teams across the region to prepare complex NEPA documents and coordinate public involvement with engineers, planners, and scientists.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of NEPA experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent writing and communication skills. A hybrid schedule and GDOT familiarity are preferred, with opportunities for growth and client‑facing work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA and applicable environmental regulations, including Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Endangered Species Act.
• Ability to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA documents for Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build projects.
• Coordinate with engineers on avoidance and minimization measures.
• Lead or support public engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop environmental scopes‑of‑work, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Participate in QAQC for environmental deliverables and mentor juniors.
• Coordinate with specialists to complete tasks when needed.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Environmental regulations

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GDOT environmental procedures

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, team-oriented NEPA Analyst to support federal, state, and local environmental projects in our Southeast Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) sector. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world‑class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully serve our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of NEPA analysts across the southeastern US and assist in the preparation of complex EISs, EAs, and other federal and state‑level environmental compliance documents in various project planning stages. You’ll work with scientists, planners, engineers, and communications specialists to prepare technical studies and conduct public involvement and agency coordination in support of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in accordance with all state‑level environmental documentation requirements. You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams along the East Coast and throughout the nation, providing support for planning, engineering, and construction services to federal, civilian, and other government and commercial clients. The ideal candidate would be strongly familiar with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) environmental reporting procedures and state/federal environmental permitting requirements and have experience working with environmental project teams on both Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build projects.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for both Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build projects
• Coordinate with engineers on the development of avoidance alternatives and minimization measures for environmental and community resources impacted by infrastructure projects
• Lead or support public engagement and stakeholder coordination activities
• Develop environmental scopes‑of‑work, deliverable schedules, fee estimates, and assist with proposals
• Participate in QAQC efforts for various environmental deliverables produced by Jacobs staff and sub‑consultants
• Provide technical expertise and assist with mentoring junior NEPA staff
• Coordinate with specialists outside of our area to complete tasks when needed
• Ensure that project tasks are completed within established deadlines, budgets, and scope‑of‑work (Develop ETCs, communicate with PMs, and maintain records for scope creep)
• Stay current on evolving technical guidance from agencies and maintain successful client evaluation scores

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA and applicable environmental regulations, including Section 4(f), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and regulations governing the completion of air and noise studies for infrastructure project. and related regulations.
• Ability to effectively navigate project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating environmental efforts with project designers

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with regional Southeast DOT environmental procedures.
• Experience navigating the NEPA process on design‑build projects for state DOTs (preferably DOTs in the southeast).
• Strong relationships with GDOT and other government and regulatory agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, United States Army Corps of Engineers, MARTA, Atlanta Regional Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office are preferred.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $117,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.