Siting Lead

Overview

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As a 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, NM, MN, IN, IL, OH, MI, MO, VA, NC, SC, GA, and/or FL. Two days per week in a Jacobs office, on site visits, or meeting with clients is expected.

• Lead siting projects for utility clients across the country and ensure high-quality delivery of client work
• Provide technical leadership and develop the skills and expertise of delivery teams
• Direct day-to-day delivery of the siting team and establish processes and procedures for success
• Collaborate with project managers, client account managers, and senior technical resources to grow the utility client portfolio

• BA/BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or civil engineering
• Minimum of five 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
• Experience managing staff and/or subcontractors for transmission line projects
• Knowledge of at least one state application process for electric transmission lines (e.g., Ohio Power Siting Board, North Carolina Utilities Commission, Illinois Commerce Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, or Virginia State Corporation Commission)
• Knowledge of state-level regulatory requirements and permit filings
• Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations (not a sales position; relationship-building support available)

• A masters degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, civil engineering, or related field
• Mentoring skills to develop staff potential
• Renewable energy experience

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; eligibility for a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan; and Jacobs’ unlimited U.S. Personaliz ed Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.

Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $69,600.00 to $. Within the range, pay is determined by work location and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and 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 May 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for culture and client delivery. We support a hybrid working policy that allows employees to split time between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.