Meet Lindsey Tollefson

What sparked your passion for working in this industry?

I've always wanted to make the world a better place and use systems and technology to make communities cleaner and more sustainable. I'm also a pragmatist and a solution-oriented person. That's why I like working on solutions in the real world that can help achieve those objectives. I love connecting with my clients and team, driving toward outcomes collectively and collaboratively. 

How can we work better together during large scale projects?

It's challenging to bring different stakeholders from various industries together to solve problems jointly. In the report Electrifying Airport Ecosystems, we brought multiple industries and airports together through stakeholder engagement, all working toward solving problems and preparing for the future. We need to do more of this to be successful. 

I'm a big advocate for communication, and it's an essential piece of everything I do, whether managing projects, working with the team or engaging stakeholders. I always want to ensure our clients and stakeholders have access to the right people to answer their questions, or if we can't answer a question, we find the right person and get back to them.

The report is an excellent example of that. A wide range of stakeholder inputs and data drove the project, and Jacobs had to remain a neutral third party through it all. It was vital for us to build trust and communicate with one another. Through that work, we met with many different people and listened to their perspectives, telling a broader story. We continue to have wrap-up stakeholder meetings and follow up with them to make sure they understand our findings, allowing them to ask questions and give us suggestions and recommendations. 

When you aren't working, what are we most likely to find you doing?

I'm most likely hanging out with my family. I have three kids and a dog, and we enjoy outdoor activities. We love to hike, bike and ski. I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and now I live in southwest Montana, so I have had the privilege of recreating in some truly beautiful places throughout my life. 

Can you share one piece of advice?

I always try to maintain a positive and can-do attitude. We can all do great things collectively, especially if we work together. Together, we can accomplish great things. 

What excites you about the future of Energy & Power?

I am excited about the breadth and depth of opportunities in the business. While the airport electrification report was just the start of my Jacobs journey, we can apply the same principles to ports, campuses, or even military bases. Once we understand our clients’ energy and power needs, there are many creative ways we can help them solve big problems.

Jacobs is well poised to be a leader in the energy transition, creating a world with a cleaner environment and sustainable solutions.