Transmission & Distribution Market Lead

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Your impact

Our Environmental Planning practice is leading the way in the energy transition through 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 Transmission and Distribution (T&D) 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 Lead will be responsible for the success of the strategy, working alongside operations, account managers, and our 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

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

153,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

239,825.00

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 $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. Job posted on January 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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
Baltimore	Maryland	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Indianapolis	Indiana	United States
Columbus	Ohio	United States
Chattanooga	Tennessee	United States
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States
Bedford	New Hampshire	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
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Clark	New Jersey	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Jacksonville	Florida	United States
Louisville	Kentucky	United States
Knoxville	Tennessee	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
Miami	Florida	United States
Nashville	Tennessee	United States
New York	New York	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States
Pensacola	Florida	United States
Tallahassee	Florida	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Providence	Rhode Island	United States
Raleigh	North Carolina	United States
Syracuse	New York	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States
Wethersfield	Connecticut	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Troy	Michigan	United States
Arlington	Virginia	United States