Senior Transmission Siting & Permitting Lead

Arcadis; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to support our power business across the United States. The role leads project teams, oversees routing, siting, and permitting for transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects, and coordinates public involvement.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change, build client relationships, support business development, and participate in market-facing events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects for energy-related developments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, work independently, maintain QA/QC standards, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, project teams, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage multiple transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across locations and stages.
• Coordinate routing, siting, permitting, and public involvement deliverables for clients.
• Develop and implement public involvement strategies, including open houses, public meetings, and hearings.
• Serve as the client point of contact and oversee technical and financial performance including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change.
• Support growth of client relationships, assist with business development, and participate in market-facing events.

Skills

Project leadership

Independent work

QA/QC standards

Technical writing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Natural Sciences/Environmental Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to support our power business across the United States. The role leads project teams, oversees routing, siting, and permitting for transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects, and coordinates public involvement.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change, build client relationships, support business development, and participate in market-facing events.