Environmental Permitting Lead — Electric Transmission (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. This role ensures environmental approvals and regulatory compliance across phases from routing to closeout.

You will lead complex permitting matters, coordinate with regulators, project teams, and consultants, and mentor staff while promoting safety and quality across activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 8+ years leading strategic environmental permitting and multi-agency coordination.
• Ability to independently drive project-level permitting strategy.
• Advanced interpretation of complex environmental regulations and permit conditions.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication with regulators and stakeholders.
• Strong track record of managing competing priorities, schedules, and risk.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project-documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting strategies for large transmission projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications and agency correspondence.
• Oversee environmental impact assessments and routing studies.
• Liaise with project leaders, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance records and permit commitments are kept.
• Mentor permitting staff and support business development.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS applications

Document management

Microsoft Office

Permitting databases

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. This role ensures environmental approvals and regulatory compliance across phases from routing to closeout.

You will lead complex permitting matters, coordinate with regulators, project teams, and consultants, and mentor staff while promoting safety and quality across activities.