Permitting Lead – Electric Transmission (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

PPTO (unlimited)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases, collaborating with engineering, regulatory, real estate, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4–8 years of progressive environmental consulting or related experience.
• Experience leading permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, agency outreach plans, and risk‑management approaches.
• 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

Environmental permitting

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Field work readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Professional to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects. You will secure environmental approvals and ensure regulatory compliance across project phases, collaborating with engineering, regulatory, real estate, legal, and stakeholder teams.

The role combines office coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits and safety requirements.