Senior Transmission Siting Lead – Hybrid Role

Jacobs

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electric Transmission Siting Lead to manage planning, routing, siting, and permitting for transmission projects across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves leading siting workstreams, guiding cross-functional teams, and providing strategic client support.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in transmission siting, GIS, and regulatory filings, with strong leadership and travel willingness. Hybrid work policy and diverse benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline (planning, geography, environmental science, engineering, etc.).
8+ years of experience in electric transmission siting, utility infrastructure, environmental planning, permitting, or related work.

Responsibilities

Lead complex transmission-line, substation, and infrastructure siting assignments.
Advise utility clients on routing, permitting, regulatory, property, stakeholder, and constructability considerations.
Guide agency strategy, public engagement, and responses to critical project risks.
Resolve complex technical, agency, and stakeholder conflicts, determining when strategic adjustments or escalations are required.
Support proposal development, client relationship management, business development, and industry forum presentations.