FERC Environmental Permitting Project Lead

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects. The role bases in Houston, TX with consideration for other U.S. locations.

You will coordinate project teams, manage deliverables, and interact with clients, agencies, and internal specialists to advance project permitting and compliance. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to grow FERC expertise, with a strong emphasis on NEPA, ESA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, or related field.
• Graduate degree in Environmental Planning or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with NEPA documentation, agency coordination, or FERC 7(b)/5(c) filings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental permitting tasks for FERC-regulated natural gas projects.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks across project workstreams.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS).
• Prepare NEPA documentation and supporting technical studies.
• Support FEED studies by coordinating environmental inputs and permitting considerations.
• Contribute to client meetings and regulatory consultations; document follow-ups.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical writing

Regulatory understanding

Client coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, or related field

Graduate degree in Environmental Planning or related discipline

Tools

PMP

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects. The role bases in Houston, TX with consideration for other U.S. locations.

You will coordinate project teams, manage deliverables, and interact with clients, agencies, and internal specialists to advance project permitting and compliance. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to grow FERC expertise, with a strong emphasis on NEPA, ESA,