Environmental Planner

Job ID

#47010

Hybrid

This is a HYBRID position, based out of a Jacobs Bay Area office with potential to report into client offices and with possibility of travel to support client projects when needed.

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our utility clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Urban, Regional or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or other related technical area
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to prepare environmental documentation for fast-paced utility projects
• Ability to foster relationships with large project teams, clients, client contractor staff, and third-party consultants
• Ability to work out of a Jacobs Bay Area office (either San Francisco or Oakland), with travel occasionally to the client office and project sites within the state for planning reviews.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and leading tasks and deliverables with multiple technical leads and stakeholders, ideally with prior consulting experience.
• In depth knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and knowledge of regulatory processes.
• Experience leading projects during CEQA/NEPA processes and resource agency permitting.
• Experience leading land planning and permitting support for linear utility projects in California.
• Experience and poise handling public involvement, agency coordination, and communication with clients, stakeholders and professionals.
• Demonstrated experience with professional technical writing and resource agency permitting.
• Previous experience attending field meetings and an understanding of general Health and Safety protocols/requirements for engaging in field work.
• A proven track record of exceeding client expectations regarding deliverable quality while keeping an eye on schedule and budget.
• Ability to represent Jacobs during project meetings (in person field meets and conference calls) in order to provide status updates, track action items, and identify potential risks to project schedules.
• Ability to read, understand and summarize technical documents on multiple subject areas.
• Understanding of linear utility construction methods, and planning and permitting in California.
• Ability to provide quality control of self-produced work products, including close attention to detail in order to ensure deliverables are prepared according to Jacobs' and clients' high standards.
• Strong self-starter with ability to balance work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Experience with GIS, kmz files (Google Earth), and informational databases.
• Ability to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic program that often requires responses to client inquiries to be provided within 24 hours.

Our health and welfare 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 $121,500.00 to $189,800.00. 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.