Environmental Planner Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

LOCATION

San Francisco, California, United States

INTRODUCTION

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.

YOUR IMPACT

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our utility clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

We’re seeking a Career 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 in California. Your work will contribute to realizing safer infrastructure operations, healthier communities, and protection of our world’s natural resources. 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. 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.

This is a HYBRID position, based out of a Jacobs Bay Area office with potential to report into client offices and with the possibility of travel to support client projects when needed. 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban, Regional or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or other related technical area
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to prepare environmental documentation for fast-paced utility projects
- Ability to foster relationships with large project teams, clients, client contractor staff, and third-party consultants
- Ability to work out of a Jacobs Bay Area office (either San Francisco or Oakland), with travel occasionally to the client office and project sites within the state for planning reviews.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and leading tasks and deliverables with multiple technical leads and stakeholders, ideally with prior consulting experience.
- In depth knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and knowledge of regulatory processes.
- Experience leading projects during CEQA/NEPA processes and resource agency permitting.
- Experience leading land planning and permitting support for linear utility projects in California.
- Experience and poise handling public involvement, agency coordination, and communication with clients, stakeholders and professionals.
- Demonstrated experience with professional technical writing and resource agency permitting.
- 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) in order 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 linear utility construction methods, and planning and permitting in California.
- Ability to provide quality control of self-produced work products, including close attention to detail in order 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.
- Ability to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic program that often requires responses to client inquiries to be provided within 24 hours.

COMPENSATION

- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $121,500.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $189,800.00

Our 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $121,500.00 to $189,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on October 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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