Lead Environmental Permitting - Electric Transmission

Jacobs; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PTO

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects, securing approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance across phases.

You will lead permitting strategy, coordinate with regulators, agencies, and stakeholders, and manage consultants to ensure on-time, compliant project execution for NEPA and related environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading strategic environmental permitting for large infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies and complex regulatory programs.
• Proven ability to drive permitting strategy and compile complex filings.

Responsibilities

• Establish permitting strategy, project schedules, and risk-mgmt approaches.
• Lead high-profile permitting matters with multiple jurisdictions and agencies.
• Advise leadership on routing, design, schedules, and compliance implications.
• Direct agency engagement and negotiations on regulatory issues.
• Review permit applications and environmental analyses for quality and alignment.
• Mentor permitting staff and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / planning / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS applications

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to plan, permit, and deliver electric transmission projects, securing approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance across phases.

You will lead permitting strategy, coordinate with regulators, agencies, and stakeholders, and manage consultants to ensure on-time, compliant project execution for NEPA and related environmental requirements.