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Base Pay Range

$132,900.00/yr - $174,450.00/yr

Overview

At Jacobs, were challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the worlds 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.

Impact

The Transmission Line Wildfire Mitigation Program consists of a portfolio of work from current and historical notifications to repair or replace transmission line assets across the system. With an annual budget over $500M, this work is critical in improving the safety of our customers and the communities where they live. Notifications are created from annual and ad?hoc inspections. Work is prioritized based on location and ignition risk.

Position Summary

Manages aspects of the Transmission Line Wildfire Mitigation Program (WMP) clearing dependencies for work execution. This includes working with various partners to ensure the environmental release?to?construction (ERTC), all required permits (i.e. Caltrans), Landing Zones, Laydown Yards, and job drawings are received. Works closely with a Project Controls Analyst, Work and Resource Planner, Construction Management, M&C Supervisors, and Construction Contractors to coordinate readiness for work over assigned Headquarters. This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate meetings and forge partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices.


• Work with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan.


• Communicate execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners.


• Escalate items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely.


• Work with little guidance to complete assignments and solve problems of moderate scope and complexity.


• Collaborate with support teams to obtain Caltrans, Railroad, City, and County encroachment permits.


• Obtain all temporary construction easements for access, landing zones, and laydown yards.


• Coordinate with environmental teams to obtain the ERTC.


• Work with engineering and estimating teams to ensure job drawings are complete.


• Track portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies.


• Communicate with peers, exchanging ideas and experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience.


• Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally, the candidate would live within the North Coast Region. However, the position is hybrid requiring in?person meetings about 2x per week.


• PMI-Project Management Institute PMP?Project Management Professional certification.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

Employment Type

Full?time

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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.

Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.