Siting Lead

Arcadis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 97,600 - 146,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Siting Lead to support our Energy Transition team in Philadelphia. This role involves managing projects related to power generation and transmission, and requires an understanding of routing processes.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in environmental consulting. We offer a hybrid work structure and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years of total experience in environmental consulting industry.
• 3+ years experience supporting electric transmission line siting projects.
• Experience supporting applications for CPCN filings in the Midwestern and Eastern U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage routing and siting studies.
• Lead preparation of state PUC siting applications.
• Coordinate with public outreach and permitting teams.

Skills

Environmental science knowledge

Task management

Public outreach strategies

Experience with siting of electric transmission lines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or similar

Job description

Role description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business in the Midwestern and Eastern United States. As a Siting Lead, you will be responsible for leading siting for a variety of clients within a range of sectors such as power generation and transmission, oil and gas, and renewable energies. An understanding of routing and siting processes and public outreach strategies is required for this position.

Role accountabilities

• Managing routing and siting studies.
• Leading the preparation of state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications and technical siting reports.
• Coordinating with public outreach and permitting teams.
• Developing scope and budgets for siting components of project proposals.
• Leading the development of siting strategies and coordinating with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with a diverse team and balancing varying priorities.
• Operating within a hybrid work structure; remote and office work as needed, with periodic travel (10-15%).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, engineering, biology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
• 10 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry, with experience in environmental agencies and commercial roles considered equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electric transmission line and substation siting projects in the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. for public utilities; experience siting other linear assets such as gas pipelines, railroads, or highways may be considered.
• Experience supporting applications for CPCN filings in the Midwestern and Eastern U.S.
• Experience in task management, assistant project management, and the ability to support multiple projects concurrently.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with state siting board regulatory filings outside of the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
• Experience siting wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects.
• Experience with statistical analysis and raster-based siting studies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401(k); short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D); life insurance; paid parental leave; reward and recognition program; optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement; nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary

Salary range for this position is $97,600 – $146,400, depending on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.