Environmental Permitting Lead – Electric Transmission (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays & PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Environmental Permitting Lead to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects, securing approvals and maintaining compliance across all phases. You will direct permit applications, lead regulatory engagements, and manage consultants while coordinating with project leaders and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years' leadership experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong track record of managing competing priorities and stakeholder negotiations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project documentation tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Establish overall permitting strategy, project schedules, and risk-management approaches.
• Lead complex or high-risk environmental permitting matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise executive leadership on routing, design, schedule, and compliance implications.
• Direct agency engagement and negotiations with regulators and stakeholders.
• Provide authoritative reviews of permit applications and environmental analyses.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and propose proactive responses.
• Coach permitting staff and promote knowledge sharing.
• Support proposal prep and client/agency presentations.

Skills

Executive-level comms

Project leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder negotiations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/planning/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS applications

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Environmental Permitting Lead to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects, securing approvals and maintaining compliance across all phases. You will direct permit applications, lead regulatory engagements, and manage consultants while coordinating with project leaders and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years' leadership experience, and strong communication skills.