We are seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to help with the successful planning, siting, and permitting of complex energy and infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with Project Management to ensure project success.
This position will play a central role in expanding and strengthening the Environmental Planning & Permitting practice in the Northeast. The Environmental Permitting Specialist will support project strategies and advance key energy and infrastructure initiatives-directly helping Jacobs grow environmental capabilities in the region. Experience with transportation infrastructure, energy transmission, renewable energy, or similar large-scale development projects is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for transportation, infrastructure, energy, and development projects across New England.
Adhere to NEPA, state environmental policy acts, EIS/EAs, Clean Water Act Section 10/401/404/408, Coastal Zone Management, endangered species, marine and terrestrial resource assessments, and state-level permit frameworks (MA, RI, CT, etc.).
Prepare environmental documents, technical analyses, permit applications, routing studies, impact assessments, and compliance materials.
Occasionally provide limited project management support, including contributing to scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Support client communication and agency engagement throughout the project lifecycle as needed.
Remain professional in the industry to support interactions with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including USACE, DOT, transit authorities, NMFS, EPA, state siting boards, coastal agencies, and environmental regulators. Represent the company in stakeholder meetings, technical workshops, settlement discussions, public meetings, and interagency coordination.
Support practice growth by identifying opportunities, informing pursuit strategies, and contributing to marketing materials.
Collaborate across departments (environmental, engineering, planning, resilience, and energy) to create integrated project approaches.
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related ?eld.
A minimum of 2-5 years of professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance. Signi?cant experience working on infrastructure or energy projects is desirable.
Knowledge of federal and state permitting frameworks (NEPA, MEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, CZMA, EFH, etc.).
Experience engaging with agencies such as USACE, NMFS, EPA, and state environmental departments is desirable
Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with shifting priorities.
Occasional travel for client meetings, public meetings, and site visits.
Ideally, you'll also have:
Master's degree in environmental engagement, environmental science, natural resources, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with transportation, electrical transmission, renewable energy permitting, and/or siting.
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