Senior T&D Routing & Siting Program Lead

Stantec

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 219,000

Full time

8 days ago

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401(k)

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Transmission & Distribution Routing and Siting Project Manager to lead regional routing, siting, and environmental planning efforts across the Mountain Region. You will drive strategic direction, manage complex HV projects, and collaborate with national teams to advance GIS-enabled solutions for utility clients.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, support major proposals, and foster market growth while balancing technical excellence with client outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience leading complex utility, transmission, or energy infrastructure projects.
Proven business development and client relationship management.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead regional transmission routing and siting projects supporting utility and energy clients.
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 other regional and national 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.
Lead and/or advise multidisciplinary teams delivering transmission routing, siting, environmental planning, licensing and permitting, and regulatory support services.
Manage complex transmission infrastructure projects, including high-voltage transmission systems and large-scale energy developments.