Environmental Planner at Jacobs

_Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.__Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow._**Your Impact:**At Jacobs, we're working with clients around the world to make transportation more sustainable. From policy development through project delivery, we help federal, state, and local transportation agencies challenge existing practices and define the strategies needed to turn visionary objectives into practical actions. If you want to part of a team of practitioners helping define the future of transportation, then join us as an Environmental Planner.As part of Jacobs' Baltimore office, you'll be a key member of a teams of experienced practitioners involved in the development of a variety of transportation projects, ranging from the preservation of local bridges and roads to the planning of regional transit systems. Some of your regular responsibilities will include:• Serving as the lead author for Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and other environmental compliance documents for both planning and design efforts.• Working with scientists, planners, engineers, and community involvement specialists in the preparation of technical studies and public and agency involvement communications in preparing complex environmental studies• Collecting and analyzing environmental, social and economic data to be used in developing alternatives to study under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal and state environmental disclosure laws• Assisting and supporting public and agency involvement programs.• Ensuring effective task completion by conducting regular client coordination and participating in internal task management.• Participating in competitive bid presentations to clients and similar sales activities.With Jacobs, you'll have the opportunity to work with teams based in the Mid-Atlantic and throughout the nation. On these teams, you'll work with a variety of experienced professionals. This exposure will help you develop insight into industry best practices and investigate opportunities for career development. Your work will also involve collaborating with professionals from other organizations and companies, creating opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills and build supervisory experience. Outside of project teams, you'll have opportunities to expand your professional network by participating in sales teams and Jacobs' global Communities of Practice.This is your opportunity to work and collaborate with Jacobs colleagues and project teammates in Baltimore, the Mid-Atlantic region, and across the United States and Canada!At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.**Here's What You'll Need:**• A bachelor's degree in planning, environmental law, biology, or related environmental science program• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in planning, environmental analysis, or transportation planning. Completion of applicable master's program equates to two years of professional experience.• At least 2 years' experience preparing environmental documents used to demonstrate compliance with NEPA, Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, or similar federal environmental regulations.• Exceptional writing and verbal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team approach internally and externally required.• Professional experience developing scopes, schedules, and budgets for environmental assessments• Proficiency with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office**Ideally, you'll also have:**• Experience serving as the lead author for a CE, EA, or a technical study used to support a NEPA study• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign)• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while working remotely.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 (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and supplemental language (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated\_files/employers/eeoc\_gina\_supplement.pdf) ._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. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector._