The Junior Siting Analyst will support electric utility clients and infrastructure projects by assisting in the planning, routing, siting, permitting, and stakeholder engagement phases. This role involves contributing to the development of transmission facilities, including overhead and underground lines, substations, and interconnections. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across various disciplines, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise in environmental planning and infrastructure development.

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, public policy, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure, utilities, GIS, or land use.
• Basic ability to interpret maps and technical documents with strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and exposure to ArcGIS or other mapping platforms.
• Willingness to travel periodically for site visits and project meetings.

• Support electric transmission siting activities, corridor evaluations, and site screening.
• Conduct desktop research, field reconnaissance, and comparative route analyses using GIS and public data.
• Coordinate with utility clients, engineers, environmental specialists, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing siting study reports, routing memoranda, and permitting strategies.
• Maintain accurate project records and correspondence logs.
• Identify risks affecting route viability and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Assist with internal siting tools, templates, workflows, and best practices.

• 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.