T&D Market Lead: Environmental Permitting & Growth

Jacobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 153,500 - 239,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (unlimited or generous)

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Market Lead to direct growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients across the eastern United States. You will guide delivery teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to Jacobs’ market growth with thought leadership and industry engagement.

The role requires leading market strategy with operations and account managers, leveraging Jacobs’ global delivery model, and mentoring

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, business, natural resources, law, civil engineering, or related field.
• Twenty years of environmental permitting and planning experience on transmission and distribution projects in the eastern or central US.
• Minimum of ten years of consulting experience supporting siting, permitting, outreach, and/or right-of-way for electrical utility and private developer projects.
• Experience leading and managing staff and/or subcontractors for development of electrical utility projects.
• Proven track record of strong strategy execution, director-level client relationships, and credibility with decision makers in client organizations.
• Differentiated experience in at least one of the following RTOs/ISOs SPP, MISO, PJM, Southeast and ERCOT, as well as experience working with multiple state regulatory commissions or regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of state- and federal-level regulatory requirements and experience with permit filings
• Experience working with key external stakeholders in support of electrical utility projects and working with client teams
• Key understanding of how utility clients interact and contract with consultants and vendors and being able to effectively lead and advise on client procurement expectations
• Experience mentoring and coaching staff to promote technical, leadership, and organizational growth

Responsibilities

• Direct growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients in the eastern US.
• Develop the skills and expertise of delivery teams and contribute to client portfolio growth.
• Elevate Jacobs’ presence in the industry through thought leadership and association engagement.
• Lead and coordinate market strategy with operations, account managers and Market Growth Director.
• Mobilize high-performing teams, strengthen client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Client relationships

Education

BA/BS in planning or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Market Lead to direct growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients across the eastern United States. You will guide delivery teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to Jacobs’ market growth with thought leadership and industry engagement.

The role requires leading market strategy with operations and account managers, leveraging Jacobs’ global delivery model, and mentoring