Principal Siting Lead
Company: Arcadis
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering
sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for
natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over
70 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. Role description: 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! Role accountabilities: As a Siting Lead, you will lead
routing and siting studies, 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, and work
collaboratively with our public outreach and permitting teams. You
will lead project teams in developing siting strategies and
coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
Therefore, it is expected that you have strong experience
developing Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the
PUC of Texas (PUCT). Additionally, this position requires an
understanding of how to implement public outreach strategies,
environmental permitting, and GIS processes into routing and siting
projects. In this role, you will also be involved in supporting
and/or managing the growth of new and existing client relationships
in conjunction with business development leaders and account
leaders. This will include leveraging existing client
relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading
pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost
development. You will be an important leader of the Energy
Transition team interacting with other ecologists, cultural
resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts
and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications & Experience: 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 qualifications:
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 Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our
goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe
everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a
skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience
and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we
can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what
role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more
prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues,
your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can
create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want
you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is
why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to
account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of
choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are
an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women,
minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of
non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race,
creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship
status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited
by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time
positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,
401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave,
reward & recognition program and optional benefits including
wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.
The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000. Actual
salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as
experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and
location. LI-SP1
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