Senior Transmission Siting & Environmental Lead

Jacobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Leader for Siting, Outreach, Right-of-Way and Environmental Lead to guide a large electrical transmission program in the eastern United States. You will oversee siting, ROW acquisition, environmental permitting, and client engagement from development through construction, with a focus on schedule, budget, and quality.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to develop trusted client relationships while identifying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 15+ years of experience in large infrastructure programs, preferably transmission.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for siting, outreach, ROW, and environmental functions.
• Lead cross-disciplinary integration for end-to-end transmission projects.
• Manage client relationships and pursue opportunities for service expansion.
• Oversee environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination.
• Mentor project managers and staff, ensuring quality and delivery performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client relationship management

Strategic program leadership

Regulatory coordination

Communication and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, land management, natural resources, public administration, or related field

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Leader for Siting, Outreach, Right-of-Way and Environmental Lead to guide a large electrical transmission program in the eastern United States. You will oversee siting, ROW acquisition, environmental permitting, and client engagement from development through construction, with a focus on schedule, budget, and quality.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to develop trusted client relationships while identifying