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We’re focused on advancing our clients’ environmental stewardship, energy infrastructure modernization, and sustainability initiatives and seeking an Intermediate Level Environmental Planner to support fast-paced energy infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects, thereby supporting our clients’ ability to adapt and thrive - both today and into tomorrow as the world changes and we face unprecedented challenges. You will work both individually and within a team, serving as a key team member who leads and supports others, engages in regular client and team interaction, coordinates and collaborates with multiple client technical leads, and organizes and summarizes technical material for multiple projects simultaneously in support of projects across California. Your work will contribute to realizing safer infrastructure operations, healthier communities, and protection of our world’s natural resources. You'll be a dedicated resource to one of our Northern California offices (preferred locations are: Bay Area or Sacramento). You’ll have the opportunity to grow your core skills in task coordination and leadership while leading planning and permitting strategy efforts to avoid and/or minimize environmental impacts for a variety of renewable energy facilities.

You’ll bring your whole self to your project team and be surrounded by mentorship and career opportunities to help you thrive. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools to keep your career growing.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban, Regional or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or other related technical area.

• At least 2 years of experience coordinating and leading tasks and deliverables with multiple technical leads and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to prepare environmental documentation for fast-paced renewable energy facilities.

• Ability to foster relationships with large project teams, clients, client contractor staff, and third-party consultants.

• Ability to work in the Bay Area or Sacramento area, with travel occasionally to the client office and project sites within the state for planning reviews.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 3-5 years of experience coordinating and leading tasks and deliverables with multiple technical leads and stakeholders.

• Previous experience providing land planning and permitting support/coordination for renewable energy facilities in California.

• 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) 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 renewable energy facility construction methods, and planning and permitting in California.

• Experience supporting projects during CEQA/NEPA processes and resource agency permitting.

• Ability to provide quality control of self-produced work products, including close attention to detail 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.

• Experience and poise handling public involvement, agency coordination, and communication with clients, stakeholders, and professionals.

• Ability to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic program that often requires responses to client inquiries to be provided within 24 hours.

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.