Transmission & Distribution Market Lead - Environmental

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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 Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Market Lead, you will direct the growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients throughout the eastern United States. You will provide impeccable service to our clients, develop the skills and expertise of our delivery teams, and contribute to the growth of Jacobs’ utility and competitive transmission developer client portfolio. Your leadership will also elevate Jacobs’ presence in the industry, driving brand visibility through thought leadership and professional association engagement. The T&D Market Lead will be responsible for the success of the market strategy, working alongside operations, account managers, and our Market Growth Director. This collaboration will ensure alignment across regions and amplify the impact of Jacobs’ innovative solutions on an industry scale. You will connect disciplines within your geography to mobilize high‑performing teams, strengthen and grow existing client relationships, establish new client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence. This includes leveraging Jacobs’ global delivery model, attracting and retaining top talent, establishing processes and procedures to ensure our continued success, and contributing to strengthening our culture of belonging that reflects our core values. For this critical role, we are seeking a professional with deep expertise working with RTOs/ISOs in the eastern and central U.S., ideally with consulting experience. Here’s what you'll need 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 Ideally, you’ll also have 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 Demonstrated experience in more than one of the following RTOs/ISOs SPP, MISO, PJM, ISO‑New England, NYISO, Southeast, and ERCOT Presence within industry trade groups Program management leadership experience for large capital investments portfolios Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $153,500.00 to $239,825.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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