Senior Siting Lead

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About the role

Our environmental planning practice is leading the way on energy transformation, environmentally sound infrastructure development, and sustainable operations that create ecological and human use value. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed—today and into tomorrow. Join an established, supportive team with unlimited growth potential.

As a Senior Siting Lead, you will take an active role in leading siting projects for utility clients across the country. In this role, you will be challenged to provide impeccable service to our clients through quality delivery of client work and will work with the established siting team, project managers, client account managers, and senior technical resources to contribute to the growth of our utility client portfolio. You will provide technical leadership and play an important role in developing the skills and expertise of our delivery teams. You will have the opportunity to direct the day-to-day delivery of the siting team and establish processes and procedures for continued success.

We are seeking a professional with siting experience in OK, TX, CO, MN, IN, IL, OH, MI, MO, VA, NC, GA, and/or FL. Two days per week in a Jacobs office, on-site visits, or meetings with clients is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead siting projects for utility clients across the country.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to the growth of the utility client portfolio.
• Develop the skills and expertise of delivery teams.
• Direct the day-to-day delivery of the siting team and establish processes and procedures for continued success.
• Author siting documentation and perform consulting-related technical tasks supporting the development and siting of energy projects.
• Perform and manage staff and/or subcontractors for development of transmission line projects.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or civil engineering.
• A minimum of ten years of siting and route analysis experience on electric or gas transmission siting projects in the Eastern or Central US.
• Experience authoring siting documentation and performing consulting-related technical tasks supporting the development and siting of energy projects.
• Knowledge of at least one (or more) of the following regulatory application processes for electric transmission lines: Ohio Power Siting Board, North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Illinois Commerce Commission, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, or Virginia State Corporation Commission.
• Knowledge of state-level regulatory requirements and experience with permit filings.
• Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, civil engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Passion for mentoring staff to fully recognize their potential.
• Renewable energy experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $111,100.00 to $173,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Two days per week in a Jacobs office, on-site visits, or meetings with clients is expected.