Transmission Siting Specialist, Planning and Permitting

Overview

Lead siting projects for utility clients, handling analysis, documentation, and team coordination.

Requirements

• siting experience
• renewable energy
• regulatory knowledge
• bachelor degree
• project management
• industry relationships

What You Bring

-A minimum of five years of siting and route analysis experience on electric or gas transmission siting projects in the Eastern or Central US -Renewable energy experience -Knowledge of at least one (or more) of the following Ohio Power Siting Board, North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, or Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines -BA/BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or civil engineering -Experience performing and managing staff and/or subcontractors for development of transmission line projects -Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations -Experience authoring siting documentation and performing consulting-related technical tasks supporting the development and siting of energy projects.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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