Principal Routing and Siting Program Manager

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.

Location:

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

• 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.

• 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…