• Principal Consultant- Permitting

    Jacobs (Reston, VA)


    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.

     

    Your Impact

     

    As a Principal Consultant, you will take an active role in permitting and 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 state filing experience in Virigina (SCC applications). 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

    * Ten or more years of siting and route analysis experience on electric or gas transmission siting projects in the mid-Atlantic region

    * 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 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

    * Self-starter, detail oriented, team player with interest in mentorship and team development

     

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