Environmental Permitting Lead for Transmission Projects

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases from routing through closeout.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong judgment, organization, and collaboration with engineering, environmental, regulatory, legal, and stakeholder teams. Travel up to 20% may be required in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, natural resources, geology, biology, engineering, planning, public policy, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of complex federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, agency outreach plans, and risk-management approaches.
• Independently coordinate consultants producing environmental studies, field assessments, and application materials.
• Manage agency comments, information requests, permit revisions, commitments, and approval tracking.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide practical guidance on permitting procedures, technical requirements, and project delivery.
• Report permitting status, risks, opportunities, constraints, and schedule impacts to project leadership.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

NEPA understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Document-management systems

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases from routing through closeout.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong judgment, organization, and collaboration with engineering, environmental, regulatory, legal, and stakeholder teams. Travel up to 20% may be required in a hybrid work model.