Principal Environmental Specialist

Poutrix; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Specialist to provide senior-regulatory and strategic support for environmental restoration, compliance, permitting, and emerging contaminant projects across the United States.

The role is part-time as needed with hybrid work arrangements and potential travel up to 15% within North America. The ideal candidate will navigate complex environmental regulations and advise clients on high-profile challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• 25+ years of experience in environmental restoration, regulatory compliance, permitting, or environmental consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including RCRA and related cleanup programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and regulatory leadership for environmental restoration, remediation, permitting, compliance, and emerging contaminant projects.
• Develop and implement regulatory and stakeholder engagement strategies that support successful project outcomes.
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Lead interactions and negotiations with regulators, government agencies, tribal entities, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental engineering

Regulatory strategy

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Specialist to provide senior‑level technical, regulatory, and strategic support for environmental restoration, compliance, permitting, and emerging contaminant projects across the United States. This position will be on a part time as needed basis and can report to any U.S. office and offers flexibility through hybrid work arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience navigating complex environmental regulations, developing regulatory strategies, and advising clients on high‑profile environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and regulatory leadership for environmental restoration, remediation, permitting, compliance, and emerging contaminant projects.
• Develop and implement regulatory and stakeholder engagement strategies that support successful project outcomes.
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Lead interactions and negotiations with regulators, government agencies, tribal entities, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.

This position may involve up to 15% travel to client sites and meetings within North America.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• 25+ years of experience in environmental restoration, regulatory compliance, permitting, or environmental consulting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including RCRA and related cleanup programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

Benefits & Salary

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• PTAN benefits will differ from basic benefits.
• Salary range: $124,000 - $186,000 (actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, etc.).

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.