Full-Time
Grid Integration Specialist
Posted on 9/25/2025
Stantec
10,001+ employees
Global design and engineering consulting services
No salary listed
Salt Lake City, UT, USA + 14 more
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- Direct experience facilitating and driving utility interconnection application projects from either the utility or interconnection customer perspective.
- Proficient experience in policy and regulatory analysis, including assessing policy drivers and their impacts to project development across energy and industrial sectors.
- Detailed understanding of electrical utility industry operations including but not limited to natural gas, heavy industrial, or water sectors.
- Experience managing and producing critical, regulatory-grade documents and consulting services to withstand scrutiny from C-Suite/Senior Executives, Investors, and Regulatory/Agency stakeholders.
- A highly intelligent contributor with superb communication and interpersonal skills who prioritizes the development of trust and authenticity among their team.
- Collaborative, strong team orientation who is well-suited to executing through mandate or influence to build consensus within a global organization.
- Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a high-paced global consultancy while maintaining exceptional value and quality.
- Minimum of 7 years of energy industry experience related to leading projects with utilities, regulatory agencies, and/or project developers.
- Relevant Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering.
- History of leading interconnection applications through utility and regulatory processing including application preparation and completeness, identifying schedule and cost risks during application processes, identifying areas where regulatory compliance or interpretation is required, and driving for the best project outcomes for both utilities and project developers.
- Ability to translate advanced engineering and technical considerations into regulatory grade or business development quality documentation to justify capital expenditure and investment.
- Travel may be required 10 – 15% of the time to support project execution or attend industry conferences, working groups, or other industry related events.
- Work alongside the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory as well as members of the MTC team to implement the strategic direction and impact of the Policy & Regulatory group across markets, including continuous refinement and delivery of Policy & Regulatory’s project portfolio and value propositions in accordance with changing policy and regulatory landscapes across North America.
- Support proposal development and pursuit of client opportunities requiring premium-rate advisory consulting services with exceptional value delivery.
- Deliver consistency of the Policy & Regulatory team’s high-value, premium client experience from initial bid through to project closeout.
- Support the integration of Policy & Regulatory value propositions into other pillars of the MTC team, and vice versa.
- Lead the execution of project work, or act as a subject matter expert in the following focus areas: Grid interconnection advisory services including interpretation and guidance on Large Generator and Load Interconnection Procedures across US-based utilities and generation and load interconnection procedures for Canadian-based utilities.
- Support client advisory for large load feasibility studies and grid integration support.
- Provide policy interpretation and guidance and regulatory support to contribute to program and framework development for utility, industrial and water sector clients.
- Advise on regulatory decisions and interpretation of permissibility of technologies, market rules, and project development optionality for energy clients.
- Conduct benchmarking and research-based advisory services through publicly accessible public utility commission or regulator databases.
- Support the planning and execution activities of the Policy & Regulatory expansion strategy within the MTC business across energy, water, and industrial sectors engaging with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development of the Policy & Regulatory expansion strategy through market research for the energy, water, and industrial sectors.
- Support the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory with business development strategy and internal and external outreach activities to drive business line expansion.
- Remain abreast of industry policy, regulatory developments across target markets, major trends, and competitor activity with a view to ensuring that the firm’s service offerings and the Policy & Regulatory growth strategy best align to current and future market needs.
- Remain informed on relevant Stantec business lines ‘current state’ to identify opportunities for collaboration and expansion strategies.
- Work with the Sector Leader, Policy & Regulatory to develop the Policy & Regulatory business strategy, including growth target KPIs.
- Under the direction of the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory support the pursuit of Policy & Regulatory business opportunities across new market segments including: Utility interconnection project management for generators, large load customers (including data centers) and other grid integration market participants; North American policy advising for energy, water, and industrial sectors; Energy Transition strategies, roadmaps, and regulatory frameworks to advise clients on the changing policy and regulatory dynamics for project development and continuous business operations; Market research, jurisdictional analysis, and process recommendations as required.
- Contribute to the development and growth of the Policy & Regulatory team members by fostering new skills development and coaching peers.
- Conduct career development planning on a quarterly basis with the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory.
- Contribute to and lead components of the execution of Policy & Regulatory projects and ensuring reporting and adherence to Stantec’s Project Delivery protocols.
- Act as account manager and/or account team member for assigned key accounts, leading and collaborating to account growth plans, including developing pull-through plans for other MTC and consulting services.
- Work with marketing support to contribute to marketing campaigns for the Policy & Regulatory and MTC business lines.
- Serve as an ambassador for the group representing it at appropriate industry conferences, speaking engagements, and other external industry related events.
- Direct familiarity with LGIP in the United States and/or Customer Interconnection Requirements across Canada is considered a strong asset.
- Advanced industry certifications for project management, policy development, or economics are considered an asset.
Stantec is a global design and consulting firm that delivers professional services in multiple sectors, including buildings, energy and resources, environmental services, infrastructure, and water. It helps municipalities, governments, and private clients plan, design, engineer, and manage projects by offering planning, architecture, engineering, environmental, and project management services for a fee. The company differentiates itself through its global reach and multi-disciplinary teams that provide integrated solutions across many sectors, enabling end-to-end project delivery. Its goal is to help clients design and implement infrastructure, facilities, and environmental solutions that meet their objectives, operate efficiently, and serve communities over the long term.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Edmonton, Canada
Founded
1954
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- European Investment Bank partnership expands climate adaptation advisory under InvestEU through 2050.
- AI-driven wastewater operations framework with WSSC Water and Prince William Water scales.
- Arliss Szysky's 25-year transportation expertise accelerates infrastructure growth and project delivery.
What critics are saying
- AECOM's $8.7B market cap and defense expertise erode Stantec's federal infrastructure contracts.
- EAOS launches competing standalone AI tools, commoditizing Stantec's wastewater operational guidance.
- Post-2026 election federal funding cuts terminate Safe Streets for All grant programs.
What makes Stantec unique
- 68% of C$5.5B revenue from UN Sustainable Development Goals work as of 2025.
- Operational carbon neutrality achieved four consecutive years; A- CDP score eight years.
- Infrastructure business leads North America at 26% regional revenue with 4,800 professionals.
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City to move forward with Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. News - Sheridan Media [[{"value":" The development of a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan was addressed by officials with the City of Sheridan this week. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has more. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. will develop a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the City after the Council awarded them the project during their recent business meeting. Stantec will receive $249,922 to develop the action plan, which is being funded by a $200,000 Safe Streets for All federal grant and a City match of 25 percent from Public Benefit. City Engineer Thomas Morneau. Morneau said the objective of the federal grant is to prepare a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that will identify high-risk corridors and intersections, address systemic safety issues for all modes of transportation, incorporate community input, and establish a framework for future implementation actions.
Planning submitted: 240 affordable Homes for Warrington town centre. Hive Projects is acting as Project Manager for the first planning application submitted by Habiko; the affordable housing partnership between Muse, Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), and Homes England. The proposal for Academy Way, Warrington, includes: * Scale: 240 one- and two-bedroom apartments across two six-storey blocks. * Affordability: The scheme targets 100% affordable housing for rent. * Sustainability: Designed as a low-carbon, car-free development featuring a central landscaped courtyard. Located south-east of the Time Square district, this project represents a significant step in the town center's ongoing regeneration. The Hive Projects team is working alongside AHR Architects, Stantec, and Gillespies to deliver the scheme. April 9, 2026 April 2, 2026
Stantec names new infrastructure leader for North America. Talking points. Stantec has named Arliss Szysky EVP of its North American infrastructure business. Szysky, who brings 25 years' experience in transportation engineering and business operations, succeeds Susan Walter, who will now focus on major projects, client relationships and mentoring. Szysky previously served as VP and regional leader for Alberta South, then as SVP and operations leader for buildings. She now leads Stantec's largest business segment, which generated 26% of North American revenue in 2025 and employs nearly 4,800 people. * Szysky's portfolio includes landscape architecture, residential and commercial developments, ports, roads, bridges, rail and airports * She is a graduate of the Schulich School of Engineering * Susan Reisbord, Stantec's COO for North America, praises Szysky's operational rigour and strategic vision This leadership change is significant as Stantec continues to expand its infrastructure business and deliver complex projects. Powered by: Stantec has promoted Arliss Szysky, P.Eng., to executive vice-president (EVP) of its infrastructure business for North America. Based in Calgary, she succeeds Susan Walter, who will now focus on leading major projects, growing key client relationships and mentoring young engineers. Szysky has 25 years' experience in transportation engineering, project leadership and business operations. After earning her B.Sc. in transportation at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering, she worked at Watt Consulting for five years as a transportation engineer, then joined Stantec, where she rose to vice-president (VP) and regional leader for Alberta South, then SVP and operations leader for buildings. In her new role, Szysky leads Stantec's largest business in North America, which accounted for 26% of regional revenue in 2025, and is supported by a team of nearly 4,800. Her mandate spans a diverse portfolio, from landscape architecture, residential and commercial developments to ports, roads, bridges, rail and airports. "We have powerful opportunities to collaborate across the company, expand our transportation business, strengthen our community development work and build on our experience delivering projects in some of the most challenging environments, including the Arctic," she says. "I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve how we operate." "Arliss brings a rare combination of operational rigour, strategic vision and genuine care for people," says Susan Reisbord, Stantec's chief operating officer (COO) for North America. "She champions continuous improvement while creating conditions for teams to do their best work. I'm looking forward to partnering closely with Arliss as we continue to grow our infrastructure business and advance our corporate strategic plan."
Stantec names Arliss Szysky to lead Infrastructure business. Szysky brings 25 years of experience in transportation engineering, project leadership, and business operations 04/06/2026 CALGARY, AB TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America, marking a step forward for the firm's largest and one of its fastest-growing operating units. Szysky brings deep operational expertise and a people-first leadership approach to the role. Most recently, she served as operations leader for Stantec's North American Buildings business, where she strengthened business processes, advanced operational excellence, and supported sustained growth. She also played a key role in the successful acquisition and integration of Page, a 1,400-person architecture and engineering firm, further reinforcing Stantec's commitment to scale, collaboration, and design excellence. Infrastructure is Stantec's largest business in North America, accounting for 26 percent of regional revenue in 2025 and supported by nearly 4,800 professionals. The business spans a diverse portfolio across transportation and community development, including ports and marine, roadways and bridges, transit and rail, airports, residential and commercial development, and landscape architecture - delivering projects that connect communities and shape resilient, thriving places. "Arliss brings a rare combination of operational rigor, strategic vision, and genuine care for people," said Susan Reisbord, chief operating officer for North America. "She champions continuous improvement while creating the conditions for teams to do their best work. I'm looking forward to partnering closely with Arliss as we continue to grow our Infrastructure business and advance our corporate strategic plan." Leading growth and delivering complex projects Szysky joined Stantec in 2004 as a transportation engineer, contributing to major public and private sector projects across Western Canada. She went on to lead the Alberta South region for six years, guiding a diverse, multidisciplinary team and driving strong performance through collaboration and technical excellence. Her time serving as executive sponsor for the BMO Convention Centre Expansion in Calgary reflects her commitment to trusted client relationships and delivery of complex, high-profile projects. "It's an incredibly exciting time for our Infrastructure business," said Szysky. "We have powerful opportunities to collaborate across the Company, expand our transportation business, strengthen our community development work, and build on our experience delivering projects in some of the world's most challenging environments, including the Arctic. I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve how we operate - creating a strong, future-ready platform that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery for our clients and our people." Szysky succeeds Susan Walter, who led the Infrastructure business through six years of sustained growth and two corporate strategic plans. Under Walter's leadership, the business broadened its reach, successfully integrating Morrison Hershfield, and delivered signature projects including the Long Island Rail Road Expansion and the East Midtown Greenway. Walter will transition into a role focused on leading major projects, growing key client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of Stantec leaders. About Stantec Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world's greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Its professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today's communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that Stantec do - from its project teams and industry colleagues to its clients and the people its work impacts. The diverse perspectives of its partners and interested parties drive Stantec to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing its cities and infrastructure. Stantec is designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Stantec innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together Stantec can redefine what's possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Media Contact Colin Nekolaichuk Stantec Media Relations Ph: (437) 225-6384 [email protected]
Stantec partners with WSSC Water and Prince William Water on new Water Research Foundation AI initiative. New AI framework aims to support wastewater operations 03/26/2026 WASHINGTON, DC TSX,NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead a new Water Research Foundation (WRF) project focused on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to wastewater treatment operations. The 31-month initiative is co-funded through WRF's Tailored Collaboration Program, with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in Maryland and Prince William Water in Virginia serving as coleading utility partners. Stantec will combine engineering and plant operations experience with advanced AI architecture to translate treatment data into actionable operational guidance. The firm will incorporate AI capabilities from EAOS, a wastewater-focused artificial intelligence firm, to advance digitally enabled treatment operations and support real-time operational decision-making. The Tailored Collaboration Program enables utilities to propose research topics and receive matching funds from the Foundation - an approach that directly links emerging technologies to utility needs and operational priorities. For this project, WRF will support 50 percent of the total funding, with WSSC Water and Prince William Water contributing the remaining share. A client-driven research partnership to solve operational challenges The project reflects a growing industry need for AI tools that directly support operational challenges. Rather than exploring speculative technologies, the effort is grounded in issues utilities face every day, including process stability, operator support, knowledge retention, and adapting to a changing workforce. The research is shaped and co-funded by the utilities themselves. The project introduces "Intelligent Assets" - embedded digital tools that translate engineering expertise into real-time operational guidance. Utilities can implement these tools step-by-step, maintaining ownership of their data while modernizing physical infrastructure without disruptive system replacements. Stantec and its utility partners will incorporate learnings at WSSC Water's Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility, and Prince William Water's H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility - both of which are positioned to integrate digital intelligence during ongoing upgrades. Additional observer utilities from all regions in the US will be invited to participate throughout the project, helping insights and outcomes to be replicated more broadly. Utilities can reach out to Stantec if they'd like to play an observer role. "At its core, this project is about practical innovation grounded in operations," said Pusker Regmi, Stantec vice president and principal investigator. "By bringing together engineering, plant experience, and artificial intelligence, we're creating tools that operators can trust to manage increasingly complex facilities." The final deliverables will include a WRF research report and a Utility AI Implementation Playbook - providing technical guidance, case studies, return on investment methods, and templates to help utilities of all sizes chart a clear path for AI adoption. About Stantec Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world's greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Its professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today's communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that Stantec do - from its project teams and industry colleagues to its clients and the people its work impacts. The diverse perspectives of its partners and interested parties drive Stantec to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing its cities and infrastructure. Stantec is designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Stantec innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together Stantec can redefine what's possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Media Contact Sean Fitzgerald Stantec Media Relations Ph: (416) 598-5769 [email protected]