Transmission & Distribution Market Lead

Jacobs • Greenville, SC • 1d ago

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) Market 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 Market Lead will be responsible for the success of the market strategy, working alongside operations, account managers, and our Market 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.

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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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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