Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Siting Lead to join our Energy Transition team to help support and grow our expanding Siting and Routing business in the southwest United States. As a Siting Lead, you 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.
Role accountabilities:As a Siting Lead, you will be responsible for managing routing and siting studies, leading the preparation of state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) siting applications and technical siting reports, and coordination with public outreach and permitting teams. It is expected that you have demonstrated experience with various Public Utilities Commission Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) filings in the southwestern U.S.
As a Siting Lead, you would also be responsible for developing scope and budgets for siting components of project proposals. You will lead the development of siting strategies and coordinate with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. 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 (less than 10%).
Qualifications & Experience:Required qualifications for the role include:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban planning, engineering, biology, ecology, or similar discipline.
- 10 years+ 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 southwestern U.S, specifically Texas, for public utilities. Experience siting other linear assets such as gas pipelines, railroads, or highways may be considered.
- Experience supporting applications for CPCN filings in the southwestern US.
- Experience in task management and assistant project management, and the ability to support multiple projects concurrently.
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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,800- $133,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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