Senior Siting Lead, Energy Transition (Hybrid)

Arcadis; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead in Texas to join its Energy Transition team, supporting siting and routing for power, oil & gas, and renewables. You will lead routing studies, write CCN applications for the PUCT, and oversee QA/QC of deliverables.

You will collaborate with ecologists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists to deliver complex siting projects, while growing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities in a hybrid work environment with 15–20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or 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 the delivery of 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 working in collaboration 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 the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies
• Lead state PUC siting applications
• Write and review technical siting reports
• Provide senior level QA/QC reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings
• Lead project teams in developing siting strategies and coordination with clients

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Technical writing

Team collaboration

GIS proficiency

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Web Map Development

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead in Texas to join its Energy Transition team, supporting siting and routing for power, oil & gas, and renewables. You will lead routing studies, write CCN applications for the PUCT, and oversee QA/QC of deliverables.

You will collaborate with ecologists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists to deliver complex siting projects, while growing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities in a hybrid work environment with 15–20% travel.