Principal Siting Lead

Arcadis; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Siting Lead for their Energy Transition team in New Orleans, LA. The role involves leading complex siting projects across Texas, collaborating with diverse specialists and managing client relationships effectively.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a salary range of $116,000 - $174,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in Texas.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing schedules/budgets and delivering high-quality work products.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies and PUC applications.
• Implement public outreach strategies and environmental permitting.
• Support and manage growth of client relationships with business development leaders.

Skills

Technical writing

Strategic problem-solving

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, GIS, or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Job description

Arcadis Overview

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. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

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 client development and project delivery. The position requires collaboration with a diverse team and the capacity to balance varying priorities. A flexible hybrid work structure is offered; you may work remotely and from the office as needed, with periodic travel (15‑20%). You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice and contributing to an array of projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead routing and siting studies, state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications, write and review technical siting reports, and provide senior level quality assurance/quality control reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings.
• Lead project teams in developing siting strategies and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Have strong experience developing Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the PUC of Texas (PUCT).
• Implement public outreach strategies, environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting projects.
• Support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships with business development leaders and account leaders, including leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.
• Act as a leader of the Energy Transition team interacting with ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers in an interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications and 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 project opportunities, industry networking, and direct client relationship building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
• Experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects beyond 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

The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

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.