NEPA Analyst

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Louisiana seeks a NEPA Analyst to support federal, state, and local environmental projects within the Southeast Environmental Planning & Permitting sector.

Based in New Orleans, you will lead NEPA documents and coordinate with engineers, scientists, and regulators to deliver compliant analyses. The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work options and opportunities to influence infrastructure projects like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• 5+ years of NEPA Analyst experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEPA process and state environmental procedures for LaDOTD.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and environmental regulations (Section 4(f), 106, 404).
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience leading environmental project teams and coordinating with designers.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as environmental project lead and NEPA discipline lead for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare NEPA documents (CEs, EAs, EISs) for DBB and DB projects.
• Coordinate with engineers on avoidance and minimization measures.
• Lead or support public engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist in development and review of scopes-of-work, schedules, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity.

Skills

NEPA process knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Project management

Environmental regulations

Public engagement

LaDOTD procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or Environmental Science

Master's degree in Planning or Environmental Science

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 Louisiana, you'll support federal, state, and local environmental projects in our Southeast Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) sector, including support on the Lafayette Regional Expressway project with the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. 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 assist in the preparation of complex EISs, EAs, and other federal and state-level environmental compliance documents in the project planning stages. You’ll work as a part of a team of 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 Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) environmental reporting procedures and state/federal environmental permitting requirements and have experience leading environmental project teams on design-build projects.

What you'll do

• Serve as an environmental project lead and/or NEPA discipline lead for federal, state, and local infrastructure projects requiring environmental support.
• 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.
• Assist in the development and review of environmental scopes-of-work, deliverable schedules, fee estimates, and written proposals.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects of various complexity, as needed.

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 state environmental procedures for LaDOTD 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, and other relevant environmental requirements.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience leading environmental project teams and coordinating environmental efforts with project designers.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with regional Southeast DOT environmental procedures.
• Strong relationships with LaDOTD and regulatory agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, are preferred.

Benefits

• 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 $80,900.00 to $126,425.00. 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.

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.