Environmental Permitting Project Manager – FERC​/Pipelines

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At Jacobs, we’re focused on advancing our clients’ environmental stewardship, energy infrastructure modernization, and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support and deliver environmental permitting for FERC-regulated infrastructure projects, including natural gas pipeline and related facilities. The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, TX, though other U.S. locations may be considered.

In this role, you will coordinate project teams and contribute to environmental studies and regulatory filings from early project planning through construction. You will manage defined project scopes and work streams, prepare and review technical deliverables, and coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal specialists. You’ll work with senior project and client leaders on broader strategy and account growth, while building your project management and FERC expertise.

• Manage and deliver assigned environmental permitting tasks for FERC-regulated natural gas projects, including supporting Section 7(b) and 7(c) applications, prior notice and blanket authorization filings, and environmental assessments or impact statements.
• Coordinate one or more project scopes or work streams, tracking deliverables, schedule, budget, quality, and risks; raise issues early and work with the project manager to resolve them.
• Support development of permitting approaches and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, including USACE, USFWS, and state wildlife agencies.
• Apply working knowledge of NEPA, ESA, CWA, and related environmental requirements to project planning and documentation.
• Support front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for pipeline infrastructure by coordinating environmental inputs and identifying permitting considerations.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and QA/QC for assigned work; contribute to forecasts, change management, and project reporting.
• Prepare, coordinate, and review NEPA documentation and supporting technical studies for energy infrastructure projects.
• Participate in client meetings, public meetings, and regulatory consultations; prepare materials, document follow-up items, and support senior staff leading discussions.
• Support proposal development and opportunity planning as needed, including preparing technical content, schedules, and level-of-effort inputs.
• Share technical knowledge with junior staff and help coordinate day-to-day work within project teams.
• Contribute technical content to presentations, reports, and knowledge-sharing materials as opportunities arise.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and quality across project activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, or related field.
• Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in environmental permitting or compliance, including experience supporting FERC-regulated natural gas projects. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to NEPA documentation, environmental studies, agency coordination, or FERC Section 7(b) and 5(c) filings.
• Experience coordinating project deliverables and tracking scope, schedule, budget, and quality for assigned work.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong technical writing, environmental analysis, and document coordination skills, including experience…