• Job Description

  Req#: 271439
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  The Jacobs Returnship program has been designed for talented professionals looking to REFRESH SKILLS, REBUILD CONFIDENCE and REIGNITE CAREERS after an extended career break and absence from the workforce. Jacobs is an employer of choice for diverse talent, and we see inclusion and diversity as differentiators that enable us to bring more innovative thought and solutions to our people and clients alike.
  
  This is a paid, 16-week initiative with intent to transition our returners to permanent placement. As diverse as our business is, as are the opportunities we have available. Our cohort of Returnship participants will join multidisciplinary teams across a variety of divisions.
  Your Impact:
  Jacobs environmental planning staff are part of a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sector. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery.
  Roles specific deliverables:
  · You’ll have the opportunity to use your in-depth knowledge and play a role in all stages of performing alternative analyses and play a role in public involvement for a variety of transportation, water and utility projects for a diverse public and private client base. Geodetic control network planning and design
  · You’ll learn from highly skilled and experienced members of our team to solve a range of complex problems as you grow your career. Feature processing of topographic field data
  · You’ll use best practices of NEPA and other environmental regulations to prepare well written environmental documentation for our clients.
  · You’ll also research and prepare technical reports for NEPA documents, prepare permit applications as well as coordinate regulatory permitting issues with internal and regulatory agency staff.
  As a participant, you will:
  
  · Experience 16 weeks of on the job learning and exploration with a diverse community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds
  · Access the vast network of resources at Jacobs through continual leadership development, support, and mentorship from our dedicated Returnship program team
  · Be confident that you will receive ongoing mentorship and support as you navigate the transition with us to permanent employment
  · Be a part of our Returnship cohort community participating in regular focus group feedback session and social events to facilitate a seamless transition as you return to the workforce
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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Cultural Resources, or a related field
  • Proficiency preparing CEQA and NEPA analysis and documentation
  • You have had a voluntary career break of at least one year
  • Additional specific experience in environmental (or other) planning, natural resources, permitting, or other related fields
  • Project management, client development skills, and technical expertise as applied to transportation, renewable energy/utilities, and other critical infrastructure
  • Experience in developing, managing scope, schedule, and budget on mid to large projects and leading diverse project teams of internal technical staff and subcontractors
  • Ability to foster relationships with large project teams, client, client’s contractors, and regulatory agency staff
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental (or other) Planning or related field
  • Experience with GIS
  This position can be based in any Southern California office.
  
  Jacobs. A world where you can.
  From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you, can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working which will help you uncover a flexible working arrangement that delivers the support, means and space to maximize your potential.
  
  
  We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
  Restart your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
  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.
  The base salary range for this position is $35.05 to $83.80 This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Southern California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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  !*!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.
  US CA San Diego - 401B Suite 1560 - San Diego (J-129063)
  401B SUITE 1560
  
  San Diego, 92101
  
  

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