Transmission Siting Specialist, Planning and Permitting

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As a Siting Specialist, you will take an active role in siting projects for utility clients in the Eastern and Central US. 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.

We are seeking a professional with siting experience in IN, MI, OH, PA, WV, VA, NC, SC and / or FL. Two days per week in a Jacobs office, on site visits, or meeting with clients is expected.

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BA / BS degree in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or civil engineering

A minimum of five to fifteen years of siting and route analysis experience on electric or gas transmission siting projects in the Eastern or Central US

Experience authoring siting documentation and performing consulting-related technical tasks supporting the development and siting of energy projects.

Experience performing and managing staff and / or subcontractors for development of transmission line projects

Knowledge of at least one (or more) of the following : Ohio Power Siting Board, North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission, or Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines

Ideally, you'll also have :

Existing relationships with siting specialists in utility client organizations

Renewable energy experience

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