Environmental Planner - Transportation

Jacobs is hiring an Environmental Planner - Transportation in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves supporting transportation projects, conducting analyses under NEPA, and requires strong technical writing and organizational skills. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 2-5 years of experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote work, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Jacobs is seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional to support transportation sector work. As a member of a team, you will assist with conducting analyses in support of NEPA and other environmental laws and regulations. The candidate must demonstrate solid technical writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. This position involves working in a variety of roles with a team of people supporting projects across the Midwest. This role is based in our Milwaukee, WI office. We offer a hybrid work schedule comprised of in-office collaboration with your peers and independent work from home.

What we have to offer:

• Become part of a team of supportive, respectful, and inclusive peers who are consistently recognized by our clients for outstanding service.

• Design a career path focused on your aptitudes and goals.

• Develop proficiency in NEPA and a variety of environmental focus areas, such as (but not limited to) water quality, noise, environmental justice, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources.

• Work in an environment that supports collaboration, learning, and creative approaches to problem solving, where you are recognized for your contributions.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working in the office and from home.

• Work on projects for state Departments of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and other markets.

• Work for a company that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Types of work assignments:

• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

• Conduct research on a variety of subjects to support document preparation.

• Write and edit reports.

• Participate in public outreach activities and meetings.

• Collect and compile information required for meeting agendas, committee reports, and presentations; assist with drafting these types of documents.

• Help maintain NEPA project records.

• Bachelors or masters in planning, environmental law, biology, or related environmental science program

• 2-5 years of experience in planning, environmental analysis, and/or transportation studies preferred

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) software. Experience with ArcGIS a plus

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

• Ability to work in a collaborative team both internally and externally

• Excellent communication skills

• Attention to detail and thoroughness

• Ability to travel locally and nationally to support project work.

• Ability to produce high quality work products that meet and exceed client expectations.

• Ability to travel regionally to support projects.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Ability to manage scope, schedule and budgets effectively

• Knowledge of NEPA requirements and processes

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.