Senior Transmission Siting Lead

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Executive Deferral Plan

U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

seven paid holidays

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior Electric Transmission Siting Lead in the United States to manage transmission siting on complex projects, guiding routing, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Preference for Virginia/West Virginia locations, with flexibility to Kentucky, Tennessee, or North Carolina.

You will lead cross-functional teams across environmental, regulatory, real estate, and legal groups while coordinating with senior clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall transmission siting strategies and work plans.
• Lead route screening, feasibility analyses, and risk assessments.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across environmental, engineering, GIS, and legal.
• Review deliverables and regulatory submittals for accuracy.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Mentor junior staff on best practices.

Skills

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, real estate, or related discipline

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior Electric Transmission Siting Lead in the United States to manage transmission siting on complex projects, guiding routing, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Preference for Virginia/West Virginia locations, with flexibility to Kentucky, Tennessee, or North Carolina.

You will lead cross-functional teams across environmental, regulatory, real estate, and legal groups while coordinating with senior clients.