Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

Arcadis

Senior Environmental Permitting Manager supporting and growing the power business in the Midwest region. Leading multidisciplinary site assessment and permitting for renewable development and utility projects.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeCincinnati • Kentucky, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,160 - $153,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead multidisciplinary site assessment, permitting, and environmental documentation service needs for various types of power projects.
engage in permitting activities for other energy technologies (solar, co-located power, and emerging generation).
assist clients with planning services for project development and execution of comprehensive permitting programs.
provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables.
coordinate additional project services that may include stormwater and erosion control planning, cultural resources, floodplain assessments, and various civil engineering components.
support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders.
leverage existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal development.
participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or similar environmental discipline.
10 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry.
5 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
2 years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
Demonstrated experience coordinating with Midwest federal, state, and local natural resource permitting agencies in the development of regulated utility and commercial development projects in the power sector.
Ability to lead the delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and good communication and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, planners, engineers, and other specialists.
Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, staff, and client colleagues.
Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental documentationpermittingquality assurancequality controlstormwater planningerosion control planningfloodplain assessmentscivil engineeringproject managementtechnical writing

Soft Skills

client communicationstrategic problem-solvingcollaborationleadershiprelationship buildingeffective communicationteam managementbusiness developmentclient satisfactionnetworking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental scienceBachelor’s degree in biologyBachelor’s degree in ecologyBachelor’s degree in geologyBachelor’s degree in water resources