Principal Siting Lead

Arcadis•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join their Energy Transition team. This role will support and grow the Siting and Routing business across the United States, working with clients in sectors such as power generation and transmission, oil and gas, and renewable energies. The successful candidate will be involved in both client development, managing and growing client relationships, and leading project delivery. This position requires collaboration with a diverse team and the ability to balance priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible, hybrid work environment, with a mix of remote and office work as needed. Periodic travel (10-15%) is expected.

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.
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 applications for CPCN filings.
Experience leading teams and working in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, and other specialists on siting and environmental projects.
Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.
Demonstrated experience with various Public Utilities Commission Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filings.
Understanding of how to implement public outreach strategies, environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline.
Experience with statistical analysis, raster-based siting studies, and expert witness testimony.

Responsibilities

Lead routing and siting studies and state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications.
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.
Coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
Implement public outreach strategies, environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting projects.
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 siting specialists, ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts, and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.