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Senior Sustainability Lead - Electronics

Jacobs, Corvallis, OR, United States


Overview

At 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 impact
At Jacobs, advanced facilities simplify our everyday lives, enabling technology to connect us. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.
As the

Senior Sustainability Lead

with the Jacobs Electronics team, you will have the chance to work with a highly creative multidisciplinary design team dedicated to optimizing building performance and design excellence across our global portfolio of semiconductor and datacenter projects. Within our group, you will help direct project sustainability certifications as well as day-to-day operations for a wide range of mission critical projects & buildings. You will bring your own diverse experience and best practices and apply them to our projects, managing and delegating work to help our projects achieve their established sustainability goals. You will help organize and participate in meetings with designers, contractors, and owners and assist with business development, proposals/contracts, and new project setup.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.
What you’ll need

Professional degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Sustainability, or similar from an accredited program
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience for building-related design and construction projects
Demonstrated progressive overall experience in an Architectural, Engineering, or Sustainability Consulting organization
LEED AP with BD+C Specialty (credential must be active)
Experience as the LEED Project Administrator on projects which have completed certification under LEEDv4
Detailed knowledge of sustainability and integrated design process
Demonstrated knowledge of strategies and systems related to occupant wellness, energy efficiency, daylighting, indoor air quality, materials assessment, stormwater management, and other common sustainability-related topics
Strong organizational skills to help facilitate multiple projects at one time, communication skills (both verbal and written) skills, creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively coordinate with architectural and engineering project team members, both internal and external
Professional experience writing and developing project reports and presentations
Demonstrated software experience with Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft Office
Enthusiasm, accountability, and a goal-oriented attitude
Ideally, you’ll also have

Additional professional credentials (e.g., CSI Construction Documents Technologist or equivalent) and/or advanced experience with specifications, construction administration, and tracking material and product sustainability requirements
Additional sustainability- or energy-centric credentials (e.g. WELL AP, Envision SP, Living Future Accreditation, Certified Passive House Consultant, etc.), as well as related project experience
Experience creating and working with client- or geographic-specific design standards
Experience on fast-track, accelerated project delivery
Already establish yourself as a sustainability industry leader or are well positioned to help build our reputation
Formal education in buildings or infrastructure-related discipline, or sustainability/resilience (e.g., Masters, certificate courses)
Additional Requirements

Travel Requirements periodic site visits and/or industry conferences
Home Office Portland, OR, USA
Core Working Hours 8am-4pm PT (occasional meetings outside this range to support international projects)
Please note that we will not sponsor an employment visa, such as an H-1B or related visa, for this position.
Our 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, 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 $123,600.00 to $190,000.00. 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. Job posted on April 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We 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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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