Public Engagement & Outreach Lead

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. The Public Engagement & Outreach Lead executes the planning and delivery of meaningful, inclusive, and transparent engagement for electric transmission projects. This role builds relationships with communities, landowners, public officials, agencies, Tribal representatives, environmental justice communities, and other stakeholders throughout project planning, permitting, construction, and closeout. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, environmental, regulatory, real estate, legal, and stakeholder-engagement disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public engagement and stakeholder outreach plans for electric transmission projects.
• Coordinate open houses, workshops, public hearings, community meetings, site visits, and other outreach activities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, community groups, municipalities, regulators, elected officials, Tribal entities, and partner organizations.
• Prepare stakeholder materials, including presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, meeting notices, FAQs, web content, comment forms, and other project communications.
• Assist with venue selection, invitations, registrations, accessibility, logistics, staffing, materials, and documentation for engagement events.
• Explain project purpose, routing, schedule, potential impacts, benefits, and mitigation approaches in clear, accessible language.
• Collect, document, track, and summarize stakeholder questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Maintain accurate outreach records, contact lists, issue logs, commitments, and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, environmental, permitting, real estate, regulatory, and construction teams.
• Support compliance with applicable public participation, environmental review, and permitting requirements.
• Identify emerging stakeholder issues and recommend