Senior Siting & Routing Leader — Remote/Hybrid

Arcadis; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and retirement benefits

Paid holidays and PTO (20 days)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team in the United States. You will lead routing and siting studies, manage CPCN filings, and develop siting strategies across power, oil & gas, and renewables.

The role involves client development, leading project teams, coordinating with ecologists, archaeologists, planners, engineers, and senior experts, and guiding environmental permitting and GIS integration. Hybrid work with 10–15% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications for the role include: 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.
• 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 applications for CPCN filings.
• Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects.
• 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 and state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications.
• 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.
• Lead the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development leaders and account leaders.
• Spearhead pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline

Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team in the United States. You will lead routing and siting studies, manage CPCN filings, and develop siting strategies across power, oil & gas, and renewables.

The role involves client development, leading project teams, coordinating with ecologists, archaeologists, planners, engineers, and senior experts, and guiding environmental permitting and GIS integration. Hybrid work with 10–15% travel is expected.