Principal Siting Lead

Arcadis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,933 - 208,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO annually

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join their Energy Transition team in Houston, Texas. This role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and extensive experience in managing electric transmission line and substation siting projects. You will work closely with clients to lead siting studies, provide quality assurance, and develop effective strategies. The position offers a salary range of $113,933–208,212 depending on background and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, managing schedules and budgets.
• 5+ years of experience leading applications for CPCN filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies and PUC siting applications.
• Provide senior-level quality assurance of client deliverables.
• Develop siting strategies and coordinate with clients for successful outcomes.

Skills

Client development

Project management

Technical leadership

Public outreach strategies

Environmental permitting

Education

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

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

Arcadis is searching for an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team and help support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business across the United States. In this role 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—managing and growing new and existing client relationships—and in leading project delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead routing and siting studies and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications; provide senior‑level quality assurance/quality control reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings; work collaboratively with our public outreach and permitting teams; develop siting strategies and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. Demonstrated experience with various PUC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filings is required. The position also requires an understanding of how to implement public outreach strategies, environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting projects. In addition, manage the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development leaders, leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, managing schedules and 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 applications for CPCN filings.
• Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including sourcing project opportunities, participating in industry networking events, and building direct client relationships.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with statistical analysis, raster‑based siting studies, and expert witness testimony.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accident & disease, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range is $113,933–208,212, varying by 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 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.