Environmental Permitting Lead, Transmission Projects

Jacobs; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support the planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects, securing environmental approvals and ensuring regulatory compliance through all project phases.

The role requires collaboration across engineering, environmental, regulatory, real estate, legal and stakeholder teams, travel up to 20%, and mentoring junior analysts while maintaining health, safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, natural resources, geology, biology, engineering, planning, public policy, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of progressive environmental consulting, regulatory, planning, engineering, construction, or infrastructure experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience leading environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental review, and linear infrastructure project delivery.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex regulations, permit conditions, technical studies, and agency correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to agencies, project leadership, or public stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage complex project priorities, schedules, documentation, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common project‑documentation tools.
• Ability and willingness to participate in site visits, field activities, agency meetings, and public events.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 20% of time, as needed, are required.

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.
• Facilitate coordination among engineering, land, construction, environmental, legal, external affairs, and project‑management teams.
• Participate in negotiations and technical discussions with regulators, municipalities, and external stakeholders.
• Review technical work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and regulatory alignment.
• 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.
• Promote safe work practices and integrate health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements into all project activities.

Skills

Regulatory permitting

NEPA expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Field travel

Public-speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

GIS applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support the planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects, securing environmental approvals and ensuring regulatory compliance through all project phases.

The role requires collaboration across engineering, environmental, regulatory, real estate, legal and stakeholder teams, travel up to 20%, and mentoring junior analysts while maintaining health, safety and quality.