Principal Siting Lead

About the role

Arcadis is searching for an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies, state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications, write and review technical siting reports
• Provide senior level quality assurance/quality control reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team and balance varying priorities
• Lead project teams in developing siting strategies and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes
• Develop Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the PUC of Texas (PUCT)
• Implement public outreach strategies, environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting projects
• Support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships
• Interact with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team

Requirements

• 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 in the State of Texas
• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams, managing schedules/budgets, and delivering 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 Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the PUC of Texas (PUCT)
• Strong technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills
• Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline (preferred)
• Experience leading electric transmission line and substation siting projects in addition to the State of Texas, such as the Central or Southern US (preferred)
• Experience siting wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects (preferred)
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and Web Map Development (preferred)
• Experience with statistical analysis, raster-based siting studies, and expert witness testimony (preferred)