Job Description

Industry

Environmental

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

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re seeking a Multimedia Environmental Compliance Consultant to ensure environmental regulatory compliance. This role combines deep environmental compliance expertise with the ability to develop permits, reports, training, audits, and regulatory reporting. The consultant will operate as a strategic advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to improve compliance outcomes and strengthen environmental awareness across the client organization. You’ll serve as a technical specialist and lead for multimedia Environmental Compliance. 

Based out of one of our Virginia offices (Virgina Beach or Richmond preferred), you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with local and global experts to ensure Jacobs provides best practice solutions to our clients. You’ll prepare and deliver high quality reports and presentation to clients’ technical and senior leadership in accordance with Jacobs’ quality process. You'll apply your technical experience to develop delivery strategies and develop client relationships while championing safety, quality, and the well-being of your team.  And, you'll master and promote Jacobs’ solutions and technologies to internal and external stakeholders. 

This position may require travel to client sites in addition to some travel to client or team workshops or presentations. The role will be predominantly office based, but periodic field assignments may be required. 

Bring your expertise in environmental compliance and desire to work on tough problems, and we’ll empower you to deliver the boldest solutions for our clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, or other closely related technical degree 

• Professional environmental compliance project experience, including permitting, monitoring, and reporting (preferably in consulting) 

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous development and active engagement in professional networks, company communities of practice groups or similar

• Experience with direct client interaction

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, contractors, and teammates

• Proven organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills

• Experience with small, medium, or large-scale client environmental consulting projects and representing clients to stakeholders including regulatory agencies 

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations and regulatory processes 

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• US citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Master’s degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, or other closely related technical degree

• Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional (PE or PMP) or ability to obtain and maintain

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

126,000.00

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 $85,000.00 to $126,000.00. 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 June 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Newport News	Virginia	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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