Senior Environmental Permitting Lead – Power Utilities

Arcadis; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

20 days PTO

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Permitting Manager to join our team in the Midwest power sector. The role focuses on leading permitting, site assessment, and environmental documentation for utility-scale projects, including solar and transmission.

You will support business development and client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Travel of 10-15% is expected and a hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or similar environmental discipline.
• 5+ years managing environmental permitting projects, teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• 2+ years leading project pursuits with client interaction and scoping/cost estimation.
• Experience coordinating with Midwest federal, state, and local permitting agencies for power sector projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site assessment, permitting, and environmental documentation for power projects.
• Support and grow client relationships in conjunction with business development and account teams.
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, planners, and other specialists to ensure project quality and delivery.
• Direct pursuits, proposals, and client communications for project opportunities.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Strategic problem solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Master’s degree in environmental science

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Permitting Manager to join our team in the Midwest power sector. The role focuses on leading permitting, site assessment, and environmental documentation for utility-scale projects, including solar and transmission.

You will support business development and client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Travel of 10-15% is expected and a hybrid work arrangement is available.