Principal Consultant - Transmission and Distribution Permitting - Upper Midwest

Company: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Consultant - Transmission and Distribution Permitting - Upper MidwestAt 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.Your impactWe are looking for a Principal Consultant who will be responsible for providing technical direction and leadership for our electric transmission and distribution team for our East Coast and Midwest utility clients and provide technical expertise for our energy portfolio clients across the country.This is a hybrid position in Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, St. Louis, Ft. Wayne or Cincinnati with an expectation you will work in our Jacobs office two days a week on average to support local team and client relationship growth (remote options available). This role will be primarily billable to providing strategic guidance for transmission and distribution projects, being the permitting lead on large, complicated projects, and managing projects.This role will also be responsible for supporting business development and tracking market trends with the Client Account Manager.Additionally, this role is intended to help mentor our and grow our staff and advise on new siting and permitting hires.Principal Consultant's duties include (but are not limited to):

• Senior Technical Consultant on projects to provide for the highest quality of review of ecological field deliverables, T&E Species reviews, and local, state, and federal permitting packages.
• Permitting Lead for large, complicated projects or for projects with new clients
• Mentor and develop existing staff and advise on future permitting hires
• Project management, as needed
• Leadership in developing and maintaining procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with laws and regulations
• Maintaining highest quality of client interface
• Work with clients on existing and future Jacobs' services, including helping to grow our permitting workload
• Work within internal teams to provide guidance for onshore and offshore renewable energy projects, FERC1000 services, and other developing external projects.
• Ability to travel occasionally to a client office, and travel to project sites (approximately 20% travel)#LI-AC4We 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.Here's what you'll need - 15+ years of electric or gas transmission line permitting experience - Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural resources, environmental science, environmental planning, or other related technical degree - Land use entitlement experience - Relationships with key regulated utility companiesAt 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.Jacobs' 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.The base salary range for this position is $117,200.00 to $175,000.00. 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.
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