T&D Market Lead: Strategy, Growth & Client Leadership

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 153,500 - 239,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

PPTO (Personal Paid Time Off)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Market Lead to direct growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients in the eastern United States. You will develop teams, strengthen client relationships, and drive brand visibility through thought leadership and industry engagement.

You will work with operations, account managers, and the Market Growth Director to align regional efforts, mobilize high-performing teams, and ensure delivery

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 and director-level client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct the growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients across the eastern US.
• Develop skills and expertise of delivery teams and contribute to growth of Jacobs’ utility and competitive transmission developer client portfolio.
• Elevate Jacobs’ presence in the industry through thought leadership and professional association engagement.
• Collaborate with operations, account managers, and Market Growth Director to align regions and drive delivery excellence across geography.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent, and strengthen client procurement expectations in engagement with consultants and vendors.

Skills

Environmental planning

Client relationships

Strategic leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Planning or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Market Lead to direct growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients in the eastern United States. You will develop teams, strengthen client relationships, and drive brand visibility through thought leadership and industry engagement.

You will work with operations, account managers, and the Market Growth Director to align regional efforts, mobilize high-performing teams, and ensure delivery