Rising Public Engagement & Outreach Analyst

Jacobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Public Engagement & Outreach Analyst to support planning and delivery of meaningful engagement for electric transmission projects. You will build relationships with communities, landowners, and stakeholders, and translate complex project details into accessible information.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public policy, environmental studies, planning, political science, community development, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, community relations, or communications.
• Ability to translate technical project information into clear, understandable language for diverse audiences.
• Strong research, organization, technical writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support public engagement and stakeholder outreach plans for electric transmission projects.
• Assist with event coordination, venue logistics, staffing, materials, and documentation for open houses, workshops, public hearings, community meetings, and site visits.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, community groups, municipalities, regulators, elected officials, and partner organizations.
• Prepare stakeholder communication materials, including presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, meeting notices, FAQs, web content, and comment forms.
• Explain project purpose, routing, schedule, potential impacts, benefits, and mitigation approaches in clear, accessible language.
• Collect, document, and track stakeholder questions, concerns, and feedback using stakeholder relationship management databases and issue logs.
• Promote culturally appropriate, equitable, and accessible engagement practices, including outreach to historically underserved and environmental justice communities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS-based outreach tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Junior Public Engagement & Outreach Analyst to support planning and delivery of meaningful engagement for electric transmission projects. You will build relationships with communities, landowners, and stakeholders, and translate complex project details into accessible information.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong writing and organizational skills.