Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Permitting Manager to join our team to support and grow our power business in the Midwest region across a range of service offerings for renewable development, powered lands, and utility transmission and generation. The successful candidate will be engaged in both opportunity/client development and project delivery, working collaboratively with a diverse team of specialists while balancing varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment with a hybrid work structure, combining in-office and remote work. Periodic travel will be required (10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site assessment, permitting, and environmental documentation service needs for various types of power projects, including regulated utility generation and transmission, as well as other energy technologies (solar, co-located power, and emerging generation).
• Assist clients with planning services for project development and execution of comprehensive permitting programs, leveraging expertise with state and federal regulations such as the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Provide senior-level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables and coordinate additional project services, including stormwater and erosion control planning, cultural resources, floodplain assessments, and various civil engineering components.
• Support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders, including leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal development.
• Participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or a similar environmental discipline.
• 10 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry. Associated experience with environmental agencies and departmental roles with commercial entities may be considered equivalent.
• 5 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
• 2 years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with Midwest federal, state, and local natural resource permitting agencies in the development of regulated utility and commercial development projects in the power sector.
• Ability to lead project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and strong communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams of scientists, planners, engineers, and other specialists.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with company leadership, staff, and client colleagues.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including sourcing project opportunities, participating in industry networking events, and building direct client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or a similar discipline.
• Prior experience with power utilities and/or commercial developers in the Midwest region.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $92,160 - $153,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.