Project Manager (Routing & Siting)

Stantec; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical transmission routing and substation siting projects for utilities and transmission developers. You will manage scope, budget, and timelines, mentor staff, and support business development. Responsibilities include writing proposals and reports and coordinating with clients and regulators.

Possible locations across the U.S.; Full-time schedule with HSSE adherence and a focus on delivering cost-effective project closures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Advanced technical writing skills.
• GIS understanding beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead routing and siting studies for linear energy projects.
• Manage tasks to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports.
• Interface with clients and regulators and coordinate with HSSE.

Skills

Routing & Siting

Technical writing

GIS concepts

Client & regulator communication

Project leadership

HSSE knowledge

Mentoring staff

Independent task execution

Networking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/planning

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Your role as Project Manager will lead the delivery and project management of electrical transmission routing and substation siting projects for investor-owned utilities and independent transmission developers. In this role, you will provide project management, serve as either routing and siting or environmental permitting subject matter expert, supervise and mentor staff, and support business development opportunities. You will also write proposals and reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

• This position can sit anywhere in the U.S.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Manage and lead routing and siting studies for linear energy projects
• Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients
• Interact and interface with clients and environmental regulators
• Prepare contract documents
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff
• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects.
• Conduct peer reviews of work by colleagues.
• Plan and conduct assignments and/or projects having broad scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of difficult tasks.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium to complex routing and siting projects, is desirable.
• Advanced skills in technical writing.
• An understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities (prior GIS experience is desirable, but current GIS expertise is not necessary).
• Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, and government regulators and agencies, as well as non-technical communication to the public.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery.
• Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in and consistently demonstrates and promotes policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable).
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in related industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

Pay Range

• Various Locations in ME, VA-$76,800.00 - $115,200.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$85,300.00 - $128,000.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$93,800.00 - $140,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$100,700.00 - $151,000.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$107,500.00 - $161,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• a wellness program
• health saving accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase program
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans
• emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid family leave
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans for temporary/casual employees
• employee stock purchase program for temporary/casual employees
• paid leave for temporary/casual employees, in accordance with state and local law
• benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | IL | Chicago

Other Locations

United States | OH

Organization

BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

13/03/2026 03:03:41

Req ID

1004875

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.