<p>Market</p> <p>Environmental</p> <p>At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.</p> <p>Your impact</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are seeking a professional with siting experience in MO, OK, IL, OH, VA, IN. ?Two days per week in a Jacobs office, on site visits, or meeting with clients is expected.</p> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <ul> <li>BA/BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or civil engineering </li><li>A minimum of ten years of siting and route analysis experience on electric or gas transmission siting projects in the Eastern or Central US </li><li>Experience?authoring siting documentation and performing consulting-related technical tasks supporting the development and siting of energy projects </li><li>Experience performing and managing staff and/or subcontractors for development of transmission line projects </li><li>Knowledge of at least one (or more) of the following: Ohio Power Siting Board, North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Illinois Commerce Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, or Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines </li><li>Knowledge of state-level regulatory requirements and experience with permit filings </li></ul> <p>Ideally, you'll also have</p> <ul> <li>A masters degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, civil engineering?or a related field </li><li>Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations </li><li>A passion for mentoring staff to fully recognize their potential </li><li>Renewable energy experience </li></ul> <p>#LI-AW1</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Minimum</p> <p>111,100.00</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Upper</p> <p>173,500.00</p> <p>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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 December 11, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>CityStateCountryTulsaOklahomaUnited StatesRichmondVirginiaUnited StatesChicagoIllinoisUnited StatesIndianapolisIndianaUnited StatesColumbusOhioUnited StatesSt. LouisMissouriUnited States</p>