Environmental Permitting Lead - Hybrid, Impactful Projects

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plans

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases, coordinating across engineering, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with field travel, supporting permitting strategies and oversight while mentoring junior analysts. Hybrid work options are available, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Progressive environmental consulting or regulatory experience (4–8 yrs).
• Experience leading environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of complex environmental permit applications.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, and agency outreach plans.
• Coordinate consultants for environmental studies and materials.
• Manage agency comments, revisions, and approval tracking.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Field coordination

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

GIS

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases, coordinating across engineering, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with field travel, supporting permitting strategies and oversight while mentoring junior analysts. Hybrid work options are available, with travel as needed.