Arcadis
Arcadis
Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consulting firm focused on improving the quality and sustainability of natural and built environments. Its more than 36,000 employees across over 30 countries work across areas including climate adaptation, energy transition, mobility, smart buildings, and healthcare and construction projects. Arcadis applies this expertise to practical challenges such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure and whole life carbon assessment, while also publishing research such as the Sustainable Cities Index to examine urban sustainability worldwide.

Arcadis Vice President, Power Delivery (Houston, Hybrid)

Lead Arcadis’ power infrastructure consulting and engineering business, with a focus on sustainable growth and client partnerships. Oversee strategy and delivery across transmission, distribution, substations, and grid modernization.

Description

  • Set the Power Delivery strategy to support Arcadis’ corporate vision, regional growth goals, and Energy sector priorities.
  • Shape long-term growth plans, market positioning, and investment priorities.
  • Work with sector and service line leaders to create integrated client solutions and growth initiatives.
  • Drive business development with utility, energy, industrial, and data center clients.
  • Build senior relationships with utilities, developers, contractors, regulators, and other industry stakeholders.
  • Sponsor major pursuits, proposals, and contract negotiations.
  • Lead and manage Power Delivery managers, technical leaders, and business unit leaders.
  • Develop a strong organization centered on engagement, accountability, and growth.
  • Provide executive oversight of major utility and power infrastructure programs.
  • Ensure projects meet safety and profitability goals and client expectations.
  • Support project governance, risk management, quality assurance, and performance improvement.
  • Work with project managers and technical leaders to resolve execution challenges and improve delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • A master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 20 years of experience in utilities, power delivery, energy consulting, engineering, or infrastructure.
  • Executive leadership experience overseeing large engineering, consulting, or infrastructure organizations.
  • A track record of business growth, client development, and financial management.
  • Substantial experience with transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization programs.
  • Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and geographically dispersed organizations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Rewards and recognition program
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 15 days of PTO accruing per year

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