Senior Environmental Planning & Permitting Lead

Arcadis; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Planning Project Manager to lead environmental planning, permitting, siting, and project management for the Gulf Coast region, including Texas. You will drive client development, manage complex projects, and mentor teams across energy, data centers, CCUS, and renewables, coordinating with agencies such as USACE, USFWS, and PUCT.

The role emphasizes strong technical writing, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, urban planning, or engineering.
• 10+ years in environmental planning, permitting, siting, and energy projects in Texas and the Gulf Region.
• Deep knowledge of NEPA, CWA, ESA, and CCN filings for PUCT; experience with regulatory processes.
• Strong technical writing, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating with agencies like USACE, USFWS, and PUCT; leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, siting, and project management across Texas and Gulf Coast.
• Develop permitting strategies and manage regulatory processes for successful outcomes.
• Provide QA/QC for client deliverables, regulatory filings, and consultation strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and lead interdisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Build and maintain client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and lead proposals.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

Project management

NEPA/CEQA experience

CWA/ESA knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Biology/Ecology/Urban planning or engineering

Tools

CCN filings for PUCT

Regulatory agency coordination

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Planning Project Manager to lead environmental planning, permitting, siting, and project management for the Gulf Coast region, including Texas. You will drive client development, manage complex projects, and mentor teams across energy, data centers, CCUS, and renewables, coordinating with agencies such as USACE, USFWS, and PUCT.

The role emphasizes strong technical writing, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve regulatory