Job description
Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Senior Transmission & Distribution Electrical Engineer to serve as an Owners Engineer Manager. This leadership role involves acting as a technical expert and trusted advisor on complex transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work closely with clients in the utility, energy, industrial, and data center sectors to modernize and expand critical power systems. The position requires independent engineering oversight and collaboration with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management preferred
- 12+ years of experience in utility transmission and distribution engineering, program management, or Owner's Engineer services
- Experience leading projects ranging from 69 kV through 765kV transmission systems and associated substations
- Proven experience supporting EPC, Design-Build, and traditional utility delivery models
- Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams and large capital infrastructure programs
- Experience representing utilities, independent power producers, developers, or large industrial clients
Responsibilities
- Serve as the owner's primary technical advisor, providing strategic leadership and oversight.
- Establish project requirements, manage technical risks, and support governance and executive reporting.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable utility standards and industry codes.
- Evaluate technical solutions to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
- Lead technical procurement activities by developing equipment specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
- Provide technical leadership during construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure projects are executed in accordance with design requirements and owner expectations.
Benefits
- Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
31
FY2026
Approval rate
100.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
28
FY2026
Entry-level share
21.4%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+19%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-76%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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