Senior Transmission Siting Lead

Jacobs

Cary (NC)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 96,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Siting Lead to guide complex transmission siting from planning through stakeholder engagement. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise utility clients, and ensure compliant routing, permitting, and siting strategies.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, client management, and mentorship of junior staff, with travel responsibilities and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for major transmission projects within a dynamic, collaborative

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
8+ years of experience in electric transmission siting, utility infrastructure, environmental planning, permitting, or related work.
Demonstrated leadership of complex transmission siting projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong experience with GIS, routing, permitting strategy, regulatory filings, and client relationship management.
Excellent communication with utility executives, agencies, communities, landowners, and technical specialists.

Responsibilities

Lead transmission-line, substation, and infrastructure siting assignments with high-risk or multi-jurisdictional issues.
Serve as a senior advisor on routing, permitting, regulatory, property, stakeholder, and constructability considerations.
Guide agency strategy, public engagement, and responses to project risks.
Resolve complex technical and stakeholder conflicts; escalate when needed.
Support proposal development, client management, and industry forum presentations.