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NEPA Analyst

Jacobs

Location

Nashville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$110,000 - $135,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a NEPA Analyst at Jacobs, you will play a crucial role in supporting federal, state, and local infrastructure projects within the Environmental Planning & Permitting team. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, you will work on transportation programs that shape the future of communities in the Southeast. Your focus will be on delivering environmental planning and compliance services for complex projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to guide projects through the NEPA review process. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that promote a sustainable world.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a NEPA Analyst supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEPA and applicable environmental regulations.
  • Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Established working relationships with agencies such as TDOT and FHWA.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an environmental project lead and/or NEPA discipline lead for infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to evaluate alternatives and develop avoidance and minimization measures.
  • Lead or support public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination activities.
  • Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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