Location
Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/20/2026
Compensation
$136,400 - $204,600 per year
Job description
Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Lead Physical Design Engineer to join their Power Delivery team. This role involves providing technical leadership for the planning, design, and execution of medium- and high-voltage substation projects. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary design teams and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects from conceptual design through construction support. This position requires strong client interaction and the ability to drive quality, schedule, and budget performance throughout project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 12+ years of experience in power delivery engineering with substantial substation physical design experience
- Proven experience leading medium- and high-voltage substation projects
- Strong knowledge of utility and industrial substation design practices
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to interact directly with clients and lead technical discussions
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients in various sectors including utility and renewable energy
- Engage in client meetings, design review sessions, and technical workshops
- Respond to client questions and technical inquiries throughout all phases of project execution
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services
- Support proposal development, scope definition, resource planning, and project execution strategies
- Lead the development of physical designs for new and existing substations
- Direct preparation of substation layouts, equipment plans, and construction packages
- Coordinate with various engineering disciplines to ensure project success
- Provide technical direction and quality reviews for engineering deliverables
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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