Senior Environmental Permitting Lead, Electric Transmission

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the United States.

You will secure environmental approvals, manage complex agency coordination, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout routing, feasibility, construction, and closeout. The role combines office-based coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, natural resources, geology, biology, engineering, planning, public policy, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience leading strategic environmental permitting, complex agency coordination, and multidisciplinary project teams on linear infrastructure projects.
• Advanced expertise interpreting complex environmental regulations, permit conditions, technical studies, and regulatory correspondence.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to regulatory bodies, clients, and public stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee permitting strategies for major electric transmission projects.
• Direct the preparation, review, and submission of permit applications and reports.
• Oversee environmental impact assessments and studies to mitigate risks.
• Serve as senior liaison with project leaders, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Maintain regulatory compliance records and permit commitments.
• Interpret regulations and integrate compliance into project plans.
• Oversee consultants and subcontractors.
• Promote safe work practices and QA across activities.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Agency negotiations

Project coordination

Team leadership

Risk management

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GIS

Document management systems

Permitting databases

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an Environmental Permitting Lead to support planning, permitting, and delivery of electric transmission projects in the United States.

You will secure environmental approvals, manage complex agency coordination, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout routing, feasibility, construction, and closeout. The role combines office-based coordination with periodic travel and field work, including site visits.