California Energy Market Principal

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to 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 has the environment down to a science.

We are seeking a California energy market leader to contribute to a purpose-driven organization focused on the pursuit and delivery of environmental solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong market insight and demonstrated experience across electric and gas utilities, renewable and alternative energy markets, and competitive transmission in California, with the ability to drive growth across the US West and support client portfolios nationwide.

This role is responsible for growing and strengthening the Investor-Owned Utility portfolio while expanding relationships with high growth, high potential clients across renewables and emerging energy markets. The leader will identify and win large transmission and distribution programs by leveraging Stantec’s global environmental services capabilities and existing client relationships, with particular emphasis on positioning the firm for competitive transmission opportunities in the CAISO region.

The position drives top line growth through an integrated services approach, partners with Sector Leaders and Regional Practice Leaders on planning and performance programs, and builds, develops, and retains high performing teams of specialists, project managers, and account leaders while advancing in house expertise, innovation, and best practices.

The role provides strategic and visible leadership across the Power sector, including Transmission and Distribution and Renewables, by identifying industry trends, anticipating near and long-term client needs, and shaping a forward-looking growth strategy for environmental services. Responsibilities include directing marketing and business development efforts, providing thought leadership that elevates Stantec’s profile in power and energy transition markets, and collaborating closely with account managers, regional leaders, and technical leadership to deliver safe, profitable, and sustainable outcomes while reinforcing a strong culture of safety, ethics, and accountability.

The position primarily supports the Environmental Services US West leadership team, contributing to a growing environmental assessment, permitting, design, and compliance practice of more than 600 professionals across the region, while also engaging with client portfolios and partners across the United States and other business lines. Working in a highly collaborative environment with Business Operations Leaders, Practice Leaders, Sector Leaders, Key Account Managers, and project teams, this leader helps identify and manage key accounts, pursue new opportunities, solicit client feedback, and build a culturally strong, high performing business that delivers quality, technical excellence, and lasting community impact.

• Lead and grow trusted client relationships across the Power sector, with primary emphasis on California based Investor-Owned Utilities including San Diego Gas & Electric, So Cal Gas , and other IOUs in California and beyond, while also supporting renewable, alternative energy, and emerging energy transition clients.

• Drive client relationship strategy in partnership with Principals, Business Center Leaders, and account teams to achieve strong client satisfaction results across the Business Center.

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients by understanding market drivers, regulatory environments, and delivery risks associated with power, utilities, renewables, and competitive transmission projects.

• Personally lead and support key client accounts within the Business Center, exceeding client expectations through proactive account management and responsiveness.

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