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<p>Jacobs is hiring an Entry Level Environmental Planner in Northern California (Bay Area) to support energy infrastructure projects. The role involves individual and team collaboration, client interaction, and technical documentation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and the ability to work in the Bay Area or Sacramento. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to work both in-office and remotely, fostering career growth and mentorship.<br>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.<br><br>Your impact<br><br>At Jacobs, we’re focused on advancing our clients’ environmental stewardship, energy infrastructure modernization, and sustainability initiatives.<br><br>We’re seeking an Entry 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.<br><br>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 in order to avoid and/or minimize environmental impacts for a variety of utility projects.<br><br>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.<br><br>We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.<br><br>Here's what you'll need<br>• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban, Regional or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or other related technical area<br>• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to prepare environmental documentation<br>• Ability to foster relationships with large project teams, clients, client contractor staff, and third-party consultants<br>• 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.<br>• Valid drivers license required<br>• United States Citizenship<br><br>Ideally, You’ll Also Have<br>• 1-2 years of experience coordinating and leading tasks and deliverables with multiple technical leads and stakeholders<br>• Previous experience providing land planning and permitting support/coordination for linear utility projects in California.<br><br>Posted Salary Range Minimum<br><br>58,800.00<br><br>Posted Salary Range Upper<br><br>68,640.00<br><br>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.<br><br>Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.<br><br>The base salary range for this position is $58,800.00 to $68,640.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p>

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