Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist (Finance)

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

Arcadis is a global professional services company with more than 36,000 people across 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 greater impact together.

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support and continue to grow our expanding business in the Western U.S. with a focus on power and energy sectors. Candidates must have experience preparing environmental documents and reports, including technical reports, National Environmental Policy Act documents, and permit applications.

The successful candidate will be engaged in both client development, through the management and growth of new and existing client relationships, and in project delivery.

As a Senior Ecologist/Environmental Permitting Project Manager you will manage the life cycle of environmental permitting projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading proposal scope and cost development
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and risk
• Coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies
• Leading technical delivery and providing senior review of client deliverables
• Providing permitting strategies and guidance to clients and internal teams

Required technical expertise in botany, ecology, environmental science (or a related field) and experience with the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), FERC regulations, ESA, and knowledge of BLM, USFS, and relevant state agencies in the western U.S.

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, you will support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships together with business development and account leaders. This includes leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.

Work collaboratively with a diverse team and balance varying priorities. Arcadis offers a flexible, hybrid work structure. The role requires remote and office work as needed and may involve up to 25% travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related environmental discipline
• 10+ years total experience in the environmental consulting industry (equivalent experience with environmental agencies and commercial entities may be considered)
• At least 4 years managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and delivery of high‑quality work products
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and collaborating with biologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, and other specialists to develop high‑quality project documents
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the Western U.S. related to power and energy projects, including USFS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, BLM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state agencies

• Master’s degree in planning, geography, environmental management, or a related field
• At least 4 years leading project pursuits, including client communication and preparation of scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Experience supporting and/or managing client development, identifying opportunities, and maintaining client relationships
• Specific technical expertise with planning and local permitting in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and/or Nevada

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, colleagues,…