Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

Job ID: 45176Reference: 300016506139243Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, United States | Chicago, IL, United States | Milwaukee, WI, United States | Columbus, OH, United States | Phoenix, AZ, United States | Salt Lake City, UT, United States | Houston, TX, United States | Atlanta, GA, United States | Tampa, FL, United States | Arlington, VA, United States | Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDepartment: Environmental Planning, Permitting & ComplianceBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-10-15Arcadis 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.Role description: Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to join our team to support our power business across the United States. The successful candidate will have a strong Power Industry background and demonstrated project management experience. The position will require a candidate to work collaboratively with a diverse team of specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure, which allows for a combination of both in-office and remote work. Periodic travel will be required (10-15%).Role accountabilities:As a Senior Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager, the focus of your work will be to manage multiple transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across varying stages of development and geographic locations. You will lead project teams, coordinate multidisciplinary contributors, and provide high-quality routing, siting, permitting, and public involvement deliverables to clients. This position will also require participation in the development and implementation of public involvement strategies, including open houses, public meetings, and hearings. You will be the client point of contact and be responsible for overall technical and financial performance of projects, including project management responsibilities for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change.In this role, you will also be involved in supporting the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders. This will include leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal development. You will additionally participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.· 10+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects for energy-related developments. Associated experience with environmental agencies and departmental roles with commercial entities may be considered equivalent.· Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, work independently, maintain QA/QC standards, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.· Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills· Ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, project teams, and clients.Preferred qualifications:· Master’s degree in a relevant environmental, planning, natural sciences, or related discipline.· Project Management Professional certification or other applicable professional certifications.· Experience with contract negotiations, contract management, and expert witness testimony.· Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.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 & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $92,160 - $176,640.Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location, this is a national search.#LI-SP1