Senior Siting Lead

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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. 

Here's what you'll need

• 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
• Experience performing and managing staff and/or subcontractors for development of transmission line projects 
• Knowledge of at least one (or more) of the following: 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 application processes for electric transmission lines
• Knowledge of state-level regulatory requirements and experience with permit filings
• Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations. This is not a sales position, but we do recognize the value in continued relationship building in this industry. We facilitate these activities for the right candidate.

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

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

111,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

173,500.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

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. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Tulsa	Oklahoma	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Indianapolis	Indiana	United States
Columbus	Ohio	United States
Houston	Texas	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Milwaukee	Wisconsin	United States
Minneapolis	Minnesota	United States
Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	United States
Washington	District of Columbia	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States
Cary	North Carolina	United States
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States
Jacksonville	Florida	United States
Columbus	Ohio	United States