Senior Siting & Routing Lead, Texas Energy Transition

Arcadis; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to support and expand its Texas siting and routing practice within the Energy Transition team. You will manage siting studies, lead PUC CCN filings, and guide project teams while collaborating with clients to ensure successful outcomes.

You will develop client relationships, pursue opportunities, and integrate GIS, permitting, and public outreach within multidisciplinary projects across power, oil, gas, and renewable sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, GIS, engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline.
• 12+ years of experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in Texas.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, managing schedules/budgets, and delivering high-quality work.
• 5+ years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and scoping/cost estimates.
• 5+ years of experience leading CCN for the PUC of Texas (PUCT).

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies and PUC siting applications.
• Write and review technical siting reports and perform QA/QC of deliverables.
• Lead project teams to develop siting strategies and coordinate with clients for outcomes.
• Support growth of client relationships through business development efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ecologists, engineers, and planners.

Skills

Technical writing

Strategic problem-solving

Client development

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred) in environmental science/urban planning/GIS/engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Web Map Development

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to support and expand its Texas siting and routing practice within the Energy Transition team. You will manage siting studies, lead PUC CCN filings, and guide project teams while collaborating with clients to ensure successful outcomes.

You will develop client relationships, pursue opportunities, and integrate GIS, permitting, and public outreach within multidisciplinary projects across power, oil, gas, and renewable sectors.