Senior Transmission Routing and Siting Program Lead

Stantec; Kentucky; Remote; USD 180,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Routing and Siting Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for a fast-growing area within our Power Sector. You will guide routing studies, environmental planning, licensing, and regulatory support for complex transmission projects across North America.

Based anywhere in the US, you will collaborate with regional leaders, advance innovative GIS-based workflows, and mentor technical teams while driving business growth and client

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Geospatial expertise

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

GIS

Geospatial software

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Routing and Siting Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for a fast-growing area within our Power Sector. You will guide routing studies, environmental planning, licensing, and regulatory support for complex transmission projects across North America.

Based anywhere in the US, you will collaborate with regional leaders, advance innovative GIS-based workflows, and mentor technical teams while driving business growth and client