Principal Environmental Specialist

Overview Arcadis 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 a Principal Environmental Specialist to provide senior-level technical, regulatory, and strategic support for environmental restoration, compliance, permitting, and emerging contaminant projects across the United States. This position will be on a part-time as-needed basis and can report to any U.S. office and offers flexibility through hybrid work arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience navigating complex environmental regulations, developing regulatory strategies, and advising clients on high-profile environmental challenges. Role accountabilities Provide senior technical and regulatory leadership for environmental restoration, remediation, permitting, compliance, and emerging contaminant projects. Develop and implement regulatory and stakeholder engagement strategies that support successful project outcomes. Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations. Lead interactions and negotiations with regulators, government agencies, tribal entities, and other stakeholders. Support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients. This position may involve up to 15% travel to client sites and meetings within North America. Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. 25+ years of experience in environmental restoration, regulatory compliance, permitting, or environmental consulting. Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including RCRA and related cleanup programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. 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. 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. PTAN Benefits will differ from basic benefits. The salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcadis