Environmental Permitting Lead – Electric Transmission

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate across engineering, environmental, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with travel and fieldwork, requiring a valid driver’s license and up to 20% travel. Hybrid work policy supports collaboration across Jacobs offices and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
• 4–8 years of progressive environmental consulting, regulatory, planning, engineering, or infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and linear infrastructure project delivery.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex regulations and permit conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience presenting to agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of complex federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, and agency outreach plans.
• Coordinate consultants for environmental studies and applications.
• Manage agency comments, revisions, and permit tracking.
• Mentor junior analysts and report permitting status to leadership.

Skills

Permitting leadership

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS

Permit databases

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate across engineering, environmental, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with travel and fieldwork, requiring a valid driver’s license and up to 20% travel. Hybrid work policy supports collaboration across Jacobs offices and remote locations.