Senior Siting Lead

About the role

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 provide impeccable service through quality delivery of client work and collaborate 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, develop the skills and expertise of our delivery teams, 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 mentor delivery teams.
• Direct day-to-day delivery of the siting team and establish processes for success.
• Author siting documentation and perform consulting-related technical tasks supporting energy project development and siting.
• Perform and manage staff and/or subcontractors for transmission line project development.
• Maintain knowledge of state-level regulatory requirements and experience with permit filings.
• Leverage existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations to support continued relationship building.

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 energy project development and siting.
• 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.

Ideal Qualifications

• A master's degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, civil engineering, or a related field.
• A passion for mentoring staff to fully recognize their potential.
• Renewable energy experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or 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.

Job posted on June 03, 2026.