Principal Siting Lead

Arcadis; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

20 days PTO annually

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join the Energy Transition team in Corpus Christi, Texas. The successful candidate will lead routing and siting studies, managing client relationships and project delivery. The role demands strong leadership and technical writing skills, with a minimum of 12 years' experience in electric transmission projects in Texas. Arcadis offers a competitive salary range of $116,000 – $174,000 along with comprehensive employee benefits like health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in Texas.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams and managing projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading project pursuits and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies and prepare PUC applications.
• Ensure successful project outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage new and existing client relationships and develop proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Client development

Project management

Strategic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, GIS, engineering, biology, or ecology

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is searching for an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to help support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business in the State of Texas. As a Siting Lead, you will work with our existing siting team to support a variety of clients from a range of sectors such as power generation and transmission, oil and gas, and renewable energies. The successful candidate will be engaged in both client development, through managing and growing new and existing client relationships, and in project delivery. The position requires collaborative work with a diverse team and the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible, hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office as needed, based on project and client demands. Periodic travel of 15‑20% is required.

Role Accountabilities

As a Siting Lead you will lead routing and siting studies, prepare state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications, write and review technical siting reports, provide senior‑level quality assurance/quality control reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings, and work collaboratively with our public outreach and permitting teams. You will lead project teams in developing siting strategies and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Additionally, you will support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships alongside business development and account leaders, including developing proposals, scopes, and cost estimates. You will interact with ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts, and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in the State of Texas.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, managing schedules/budgets, and delivering high‑quality work products.
• 5+ years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• 5+ years of experience leading Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the PUC of Texas (PUCT).
• Experience leading teams and collaborating with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline.
• Experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in addition to the State of Texas, such as in the Central or Southern US.
• Experience siting wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and Web Map development.
• Experience with statistical analysis, raster‑based siting studies, and expert witness testimony.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for both full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accidental injury death & dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition programs, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $116,000 – $174,000, with actual salaries varying based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.