Siting Lead

Arcadis•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Siting Lead to join their Energy Transition team to help support and grow their expanding Siting and Routing business in the Midwestern and Eastern United States. As a Siting Lead, the individual will be responsible for leading siting for a variety of clients within a range of sectors such as power generation and transmission, oil and gas, and renewable energies. An understanding of routing and siting processes and public outreach strategies is required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, engineering, biology, ecology, or similar 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
3+ years of experience supporting electric transmission line and substation siting projects in the Midwestern and Eastern US for public utilities
Experience supporting applications for CPCN filings in the Midwestern and Eastern US
Experience in task management and assistant project management
Ability to support multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrated experience with various Public Utilities Commission Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filings
Experience in submitting CPCN filings with some of the following agencies: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Illinois Commerce Commission, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Michigan Public Service Commission, Ohio Power and Siting Board, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, Virginia State Corporate Commission, Kentucky Public Service Commission and Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, and the Tennessee Public Utility Commission

Nice To Haves

Experience siting other linear assets such as gas pipelines, railroads, or highways may be considered
Experience with state siting board regulatory filings outside of the Midwest and Eastern US
Experience siting wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects
Experience with statistical analysis and raster-based siting studies

Responsibilities

Managing routing and siting studies
Leading the preparation of state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications and technical siting reports
Coordination with public outreach and permitting teams
Developing scope and budgets for siting components of project proposals
Leading the development of siting strategies
Coordinating with clients to ensure successful project outcomes
Working collaboratively with a diverse team
Balancing varying priorities