Senior Environmental Permitting Project Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated infrastructure, including natural gas projects. The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, TX, with consideration for other U.S. locations.

The role blends field coordination with regulatory strategy and technical writing. Responsibilities include NEPA/ESA/CWA analysis, agency coordination, FEED support, and client collaboration, all within a safety- and quality-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant environmental permitting or compliance experience.
• Experience contributing to NEPA documentation and agency coordination.
• Experience coordinating project deliverables, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting tasks for FERC-regulated projects.
• Coordinate multiple scopes, track schedule, budget, and risks.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies (USACE, USFWS).
• Apply NEPA, ESA, CWA knowledge to planning and documentation.
• Support FEED studies by coordinating environmental inputs.
• Prepare NEPA documentation and supporting studies.
• Participate in client meetings and regulatory consultations.
• Support proposal development and technical content creation.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

NEPA knowledge

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated infrastructure, including natural gas projects. The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, TX, with consideration for other U.S. locations.

The role blends field coordination with regulatory strategy and technical writing. Responsibilities include NEPA/ESA/CWA analysis, agency coordination, FEED support, and client collaboration, all within a safety- and quality-focused