Senior FERC Permitting Lead for Pipelines

Jacobs

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 203,000 - 275,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for FERC-regulated infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, TX, or other U.S. locations for the right candidate.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle from routing and siting to construction compliance, mentor staff, and drive new business opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, or related field.
15+ years of experience managing environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects.
Proven expertise in FERC Section 7(b) and 7(c) filings, NEPA documentation, and agency coordination.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental permitting efforts for FERC-regulated natural gas projects and filings.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Develop permitting strategies with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS).
Oversee FEED studies for pipeline infrastructure and QA/QC processes.
Support NEPA documentation and regulatory consultations.