Senior Public Engagement Lead - Transmission

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybride; USD 94 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Résumé du poste

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is hiring a Public Engagement & Outreach Lead to plan and deliver inclusive, transparent engagement for electric transmission projects.

You will build relationships with landowners, public officials, regulators, Tribal entities, and other stakeholders throughout planning, permitting, construction, and closeout. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering,

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive stakeholder engagement, public affairs, community relations, or communications experience.
• Experience with electric transmission, utilities, renewable energy, major infrastructure, or environmental permitting.
• Demonstrated success leading engagement strategies for complex projects.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, issue-management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience directing consultants, leading project teams, or coaching engagement professionals.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment independently and represent the organization in sensitive public and regulatory settings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement public engagement plans for electric transmission projects.
• Coordinate open houses, workshops, public hearings, community meetings, site visits, and other outreach activities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, community groups, municipalities, regulators, elected officials, Tribal entities, and partner organizations.
• Prepare stakeholder materials, including presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, meeting notices, FAQs, web content, comment forms, and other project communications.
• Assist with venue selection, invitations, registrations, accessibility, logistics, staffing, materials, and documentation for engagement events.
• Explain project purpose, routing, schedule, potential impacts, benefits, and mitigation approaches in clear, accessible language.
• Collect, document, track, and summarize stakeholder questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Maintain accurate outreach records, contact lists, issue logs, commitments, and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, environmental, permitting, real estate, regulatory, and construction teams.
• Support compliance with applicable public participation, environmental review, and permitting requirements.
• Identify emerging stakeholder issues and recommend timely, practical response strategies.
• Promote culturally appropriate, equitable, and accessible engagement practices, including outreach to historically underserved communities.
• Assist with preparing responses to comments and developing project communications that reflect agency and community input.

Connaissances

Public engagement

Stakeholder outreach

Facilitation

Executive communication

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Description du poste

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is hiring a Public Engagement & Outreach Lead to plan and deliver inclusive, transparent engagement for electric transmission projects.

You will build relationships with landowners, public officials, regulators, Tribal entities, and other stakeholders throughout planning, permitting, construction, and closeout. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering,