Hybrid Senior Transmission Siting & Environmental Lead

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned leader for a large-scale electrical transmission program in the eastern United States. The SOAR+E Lead will oversee siting, outreach, ROW acquisition, and environmental permitting through development to construction.

The role requires strategic program leadership, strong client relationships, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The preferred locations include several states in the region, with the opportunity to influence major infrastructure delivery while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, land management, natural resources, public administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience supporting major infrastructure programs, preferably electrical transmission, utility, energy, or other linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios.
• Proven experience overseeing transmission siting, stakeholder engagement, ROW acquisition, and environmental permitting/compliance efforts.
• Experience working directly with utility clients and managing high‑profile stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting processes applicable to transmission infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to client offices, project sites, stakeholder meetings, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for siting, outreach, ROW, and environmental functions.
• Lead integration across disciplines for end-to-end transmission projects.
• Be a primary client contact and trusted advisor on siting, outreach, ROW, and environmental activities.
• Oversee staffing, resource planning, and team performance.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements, standards, and quality procedures.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Regulatory awareness

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/planning/engineering

Tools

PWS

CEP

AICP

PMP

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned leader for a large-scale electrical transmission program in the eastern United States. The SOAR+E Lead will oversee siting, outreach, ROW acquisition, and environmental permitting through development to construction.

The role requires strategic program leadership, strong client relationships, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The preferred locations include several states in the region, with the opportunity to influence major infrastructure delivery while