Principal Siting Lead

About the role

Arcadis is searching for an experienced Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to help support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business in the State of Texas. As a Siting Lead, you will work with our existing siting team to support a variety of clients from a range of sectors such as power generation and transmission, oil and gas, and renewable energies. The successful candidate will be engaged in both client development, through the management and growth of new and existing client relationships, and in project delivery. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of project and client teams. Periodic travel will be required (15–20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies, state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications, and write and review technical siting reports.
• Provide senior-level quality assurance/quality control reviews of client deliverables and regulatory filings.
• Work collaboratively with public outreach and permitting teams.
• 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 in conjunction with business development leaders and account leaders.
• Leverage existing client relationships, support client account teams, and lead pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams that include ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts, and project/program managers.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 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 Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the PUC of Texas (PUCT).
• Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.

Preferred

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