Texas Siting Lead – Energy Transition & Permitting

Arcadis; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Arcadis in Texas is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to support siting and routing studies for power generation, transmission, and renewables. You will lead client development and project delivery with a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with PUCT CCN work and regulatory filings.

Hybrid work arrangement with periodic travel (15-20%). The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and senior technical delivery across environmental permitting, GIS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban planning, GIS, engineering, biology, ecology, or similar.
• 12+ years leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in Texas.
• 8+ years leading technical teams and delivering high-quality work products.
• 5+ years leading CCN for the PUC of Texas (PUCT).
• Experience collaborating with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including sourcing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies, PUCT CCN work, and regulatory filings.
• Write and review technical siting reports with QA/QC reviews.
• Coordinate with public outreach and permitting teams.
• Develop siting strategies and manage client relationships to ensure outcomes.
• Lead pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.

Skills

Siting leadership

Project management

Client development

Regulatory filings

Team leadership

Environmental permitting

GIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Web Map Development

Job description

Arcadis in Texas is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to support siting and routing studies for power generation, transmission, and renewables. You will lead client development and project delivery with a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with PUCT CCN work and regulatory filings.

Hybrid work arrangement with periodic travel (15-20%). The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and senior technical delivery across environmental permitting, GIS, and