NEPA Analyst

Jacobs; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (Personal Paid Time Off)

Public holidays & caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a NEPA Analyst in Nashville, Tennessee to lead environmental reviews for transportation projects. You will prepare NEPA documents, coordinate with engineers, agencies, and stakeholders, and help shape sustainable infrastructure across the Southeast.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of NEPA experience, knowledge of TDOT procedures, and strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams. The role supports hybrid work between Jacobs offices and project sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure.
• Experience navigating the NEPA process and TDOT/other state DOT procedures.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience leading environmental project teams and coordinating with designers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an environmental project lead and NEPA discipline lead for infrastructure projects.

Skills

NEPA expertise

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Environmental permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in Planning/Environmental Science or related field

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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that create a more connected, sustainable world. As a NEPA Analyst based in Nashville, Tennessee, you'll support federal, state, and local infrastructure projects across our Environmental Planning & Permitting team, including transportation programs that help shape the future of communities throughout the Southeast.

In this role, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of environmental planning and compliance services for complex infrastructure projects. Working alongside planners, scientists, engineers, and communications professionals, you'll help guide projects through the environmental review process, develop high-quality NEPA documentation, coordinate with agencies and stakeholders, and support project teams in achieving regulatory compliance while advancing client objectives.

What You'll Do

• Serve as an environmental project lead and/or NEPA discipline lead for federal, state, and local infrastructure projects.
• Prepare NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to evaluate alternatives and develop avoidance and minimization measures for environmental and community impacts.
• Lead or support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical studies and environmental compliance documentation.
• Assist with the development and review of scopes of work, project schedules, cost estimates, and technical proposals.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Support planning, engineering, and construction projects for transportation and other public-sector clients.

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.
• Experience successfully navigating the NEPA process and relevant Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) or other state DOT environmental procedures.
• 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, and other relevant environmental requirements.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience leading environmental project teams and 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 with state and federal environmental permitting requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting procedures for TDOT projects.
• Established working relationships with agencies such as TDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
• Experience leading environmental teams on Design-Build transportation projects.

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 $110,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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 July 27, 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.