Principal Siting Lead

Arcadis•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. 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 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%). As a consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success!

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 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead routing and siting studies
Lead 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 our public outreach and permitting teams
Lead project teams in developing siting strategies
Coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes
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
Interact with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team