National Transmission Routing & Siting Leader

Stantec; Minnesota; Remote; USD 180,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Routing and Siting Program Manager to lead a fast-growing area within our Power Sector. This role drives technical excellence, innovation, and talent development across complex transmission projects in North America.

You will act as a senior advisor on routing strategy, support key utility clients, and help shape geospatial and digital solutions capabilities. Location: US-based with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geography, planning, engineering, GIS, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in transmission siting, routing, permitting, utility consulting, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Professional certification or registration relevant to the discipline.
• Experience leading national programs, technical practices, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of transmission development, environmental constraints, permitting, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national transmission routing and siting program.
• Provide strategic direction for routing methodologies, technical standards, and project delivery approaches.
• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex routing studies, alternatives analyses, and permitting and licensing strategies.
• Collaborate with regional and sector leaders to support long-term program growth and operational excellence.
• Support strategic pursuits and major proposals for transmission developers, investor-owned utilities, and key clients.

Skills

Geospatial technologies

Routing methodologies

Digital solutions

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geography, planning, engineering, GIS, or related discipline

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Routing and Siting Program Manager to lead a fast-growing area within our Power Sector. This role drives technical excellence, innovation, and talent development across complex transmission projects in North America.

You will act as a senior advisor on routing strategy, support key utility clients, and help shape geospatial and digital solutions capabilities. Location: US-based with travel as needed.