Principal Routing and Siting Program Manager

Stantec; Cincinnati (OH); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 307 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stantec is seeking a Principal Routing and Siting Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for a rapidly expanding area within the Power Sector. The role focuses on technical excellence, innovation, business growth, and talent development across complex transmission projects across North America.

You will serve as a senior advisor on routing and siting strategy, support key utility clients, and help shape the future of geospatial and digital solutions capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transmission siting, routing, permitting, or related infrastructure.
• Experience leading national programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional certification or registration relevant to the discipline.

Responsabilités

• Lead national transmission routing and siting program across the US.
• Provide strategic direction for routing methodologies and project delivery.
• Advise on complex routing studies, permitting strategies.
• Mentor technical leaders and support workforce planning.
• Drive growth and client relationships with utility partners.
• Collaborate with geospatial and digital teams to develop workflows.

Connaissances

Program leadership

Business development

Geospatial technologies

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Formation

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

Outils

GIS software

Visualization tools

Routing methodologies

Description du poste

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Job Description

As the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Routing and Siting Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for one of the fastest-growing areas within our Power Sector business. This role focuses on advancing technical excellence, innovation, business growth, and talent development across complex transmission infrastructure projects throughout North America.

You will serve as a senior advisor on routing and siting strategy, support key utility clients and transmission developers, and help shape the future of our geospatial and digital solutions capabilities. Working across regions, disciplines, and project teams, you will influence major pursuits, strengthen client relationships, and drive innovative approaches that differentiate Stantec in the marketplace.

Location: This position can be based out of anywhere in the US.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advance a national transmission routing and siting program supporting utility and energy clients across the US.
• Provide strategic direction for routing and siting methodologies, technical standards, and project delivery approaches.
• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex transmission 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.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with utility clients and industry stakeholders.
• Help identify emerging market opportunities, position Stantec for key wins, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Provide technical leadership during pursuit development and project positioning efforts.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering transmission routing, siting, environmental planning, licensing and permitting, and regulatory support services.
• Advise on complex transmission infrastructure projects, including high-voltage transmission systems and large-scale energy developments.
• Support quality reviews, technical oversight, and strategic project decision-making.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to emerging technical leaders across the organization.
• Champion innovative approaches to transmission routing and siting through GIS, digital tools, automation, and decision-support technologies.
• Partner with geospatial and digital teams to develop repeatable workflows, modeling approaches, visualization tools, and data-driven solutions.
• Advance capabilities in route optimization, suitability analysis, scenario modeling, and digital project delivery.
• Help create differentiated solutions that improve client outcomes and project efficiency.
• Mentor technical professionals and support succession planning initiatives.
• Participate in workforce planning, recruiting, and capability development efforts.
• Foster collaboration across regions and disciplines to strengthen technical communities of practice.

Qualifications

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience leading complex utility, transmission, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission development, environmental constraints, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Experience supporting high-voltage transmission projects and major utility clients.
• Expertise in geospatial technologies, routing methodologies, and digital solutions for infrastructure planning.
• Experience leading national programs, technical practices, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional certification or registration relevant to the discipline.
• Recognized industry leadership through presentations, publications, industry involvement, or client-facing technical leadership.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence large, complex programs.
• Passion for innovation and advancing industry-leading routing and siting practices.
• Strong collaborator who can connect teams, clients, and technical disciplines.
• Ability to balance technical excellence, business growth, and people leadership.
• A trusted advisor who can help shape major pursuits and strategic client initiatives.

Education and Experience

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

15+ years of progressively responsible experience in transmission siting, routing, permitting, utility consulting, or related infrastructure sectors.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1007447
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 07:26 PM
• Locations 10200 Alliance Road, Blue Ash, OH, 45242, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 15
• Pay Range 2 Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$179,900.00 - $278,800.00 Annually
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