Jacobs · 3 weeks ago
Transmission & Distribution Market Lead
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $240K/yr
20+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and sustainable operations. As the Transmission and Distribution Market Lead, you will direct the growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients, ensuring alignment across regions and amplifying Jacobs’ impact in the industry.
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Responsibilities
Direct the growth and delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for electric transmission clients throughout the eastern United States
Provide impeccable service to our clients
Develop the skills and expertise of our delivery teams
Contribute to the growth of Jacobs’ utility and competitive transmission developer client portfolio
Elevate Jacobs’ presence in the industry, driving brand visibility through thought leadership and professional association engagement
Ensure alignment across regions and amplify the impact of Jacobs’ innovative solutions on an industry scale
Connect disciplines within your geography to mobilize high-performing teams
Strengthen and grow existing client relationships
Establish new client relationships
Ensure delivery excellence
Leverage Jacobs’ global delivery model
Attract and retain top talent
Establish processes and procedures to ensure our continued success
Contribute to strengthening our culture of belonging that reflects our core values
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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