Electric Transmission Siting Lead — Hybrid/Remote Options

Jacobs

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Siting Lead to manage complex siting projects for utility clients, developers, and other infrastructure stakeholders. You will guide routing, permitting, environmental review, property considerations, and stakeholder engagement across multi-state initiatives in Virginia, West Virginia, and adjacent states.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, clear communication with executives and agencies, and delivery of siting deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
8+ years of experience in electric transmission siting or related work.
Demonstrated leadership of complex siting projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Advanced experience with GIS, routing, permitting strategy, regulatory filings, and client management.
Established ability to communicate with utility executives, regulatory agencies, communities, landowners, and technical specialists.
Willingness to travel periodically for site visits, agency consultations, and public hearings.

Responsibilities

Lead complex transmission siting assignments involving high-risk or multi-jurisdictional issues.
Serve as a senior advisor to utility clients on routing, permitting, regulatory, property, stakeholder, and constructability considerations.
Guide agency strategy, public engagement, and responses to project risks.
Resolve complex technical, agency, and stakeholder conflicts, determining when strategic adjustments or escalations are required.
Support proposal development, client relationship management, and industry forum presentations