Hybrid Senior Transmission Siting & Permitting Lead

Arcadis; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to lead multi-site energy projects across the United States. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring strong public involvement and permitting deliverables.

Hybrid work with travel of 10–15% and collaboration with business development and client teams to grow relationships and win new opportunities in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or environmental science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning for energy projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, teams, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across varying stages and locations.
• Lead project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary contributors, and deliver routing, siting, permitting, and public involvement outputs.
• Develop and implement public involvement strategies, including open houses and hearings.
• Oversee client relationships, account growth, and pursuit/proposal development.
• Participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis' presence.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC

Prioritization

Technical writing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Natural Sciences/Environmental field

Master's degree in a relevant environmental/planning field

Job description

Arcadis seeks a Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to lead multi-site energy projects across the United States. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring strong public involvement and permitting deliverables.

Hybrid work with travel of 10–15% and collaboration with business development and client teams to grow relationships and win new opportunities in the power sector.