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Stantec

Global design and engineering consulting services

Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/27/2026
$145.6k - $218.5k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Salt Lake City, UT, USA+13 moreMore locations: Las Vegas, NV, USA | Las Cruces, NM, USA | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Albuquerque, NM, USA | Boise, ID, USA | Reno, NV, USA | Elko, NV, USA | St. George, UT, USA | Fort Collins, CO, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Chandler, AZ, USA | Tucson, AZ, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • 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.
  • A strategic thinker able to influence large, complex programs.
  • A strong collaborator able to connect teams, clients, and technical disciplines.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence, business growth, and people leadership.
  • Ability to help shape major pursuits and strategic client initiatives.
  • A good driving record and a valid driver's license.
  • A bachelor's degree in environmental science, geography, planning, engineering, GIS, or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in transmission siting, routing, permitting, utility consulting, or related infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and advance 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 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.
  • Identify emerging market opportunities, position the company for key wins, and contribute to revenue growth.
  • Provide technical leadership during pursuit development and project positioning efforts.
  • Lead 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.
  • Support quality reviews, technical oversight, and strategic project decision-making.
  • Supervise staff and provide mentorship and guidance to technical professionals across the region.
  • Champion innovative approaches to transmission routing and siting through geographic information systems, 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.
  • Create differentiated solutions that improve client outcomes and project efficiency.
  • Participate in workforce planning, recruiting, and capability development efforts.
  • Foster collaboration across regions and disciplines to strengthen technical communities of practice.
Desired Qualifications
  • Recognized industry leadership through presentations, publications, industry involvement, or client-facing technical leadership.

About the company

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Stantec

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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

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What believers are saying

  • October 2, 2026 SFPUC awarded Stantec a seven-year environmental services contract.
  • September 18, 2026 Kari Shively took over North American Water, a C$970 million business.
  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue grew 13.4%, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 18.7%.

What critics are saying

  • The July 7, 2025 DOJ settlement exposed procurement controls across Stantec's EPA-related business.
  • Clearwater's 2026 breach-of-contract case keeps design-liability risk alive around public infrastructure projects.
  • Persistent engineer shortages can choke delivery; losing senior water leaders would cripple C$970 million targets.

What makes Stantec unique

  • Stantec spans water, buildings, energy, and environmental services across 1954-founded global teams.
  • Its July 31, 2026 Niche acquisition deepens environmental permitting and compliance capabilities in Australia.
  • August 12, 2026 backlog hit C$9.2 billion, giving roughly 13 months visibility.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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Oct 24th, 2026
Three undervalued Canadian stocks to watch: Groupe Dynamite, Stantec, Canadian Natural

Simply Wall St has named three Canadian stocks that look undervalued on a discounted cash flow screen, as rising oil prices linked to Middle East conflict risks squeeze corporate costs and consumer budgets. Groupe Dynamite (TSX:GRGD), a women's fashion retailer, has a market cap of CA$6.23b and about CA$1.49b in apparel retail revenue. Stantec (TSX:STN), a design and engineering consultancy, has a market cap of CA$11.5b. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2x sits below an estimated fair multiple of 28.9x. Canadian Natural Resources, a Calgary-based oil and gas producer, has a market cap of CA$155.6b. Its long-life reserves underpin its cash flow.

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Oct 22nd, 2026
Career opportunities in the water sector - Cambridge & the East | expression of Interest.

Career opportunities in the water sector - Cambridge & the East | expression of Interest. Cambridge, GBR Shape the Future of Water in the East - Join Stantec's Cambridge Team! Following our appointment to Anglian Water's Strategic Partnership frameworks, Stantec is at the heart of delivering a multi-billion pound investment program for AMP8. To support this landmark win and our growing pipeline across the region, our Cambridge office is entering an ambitious phase of expansion. We are inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate professionals who want to be part of one of the UK's most significant environmental and infrastructure success stories. From protecting the unique chalk streams of the East to enhancing regional water resilience, your work here will have a direct impact on the communities where you live and work. As a key partner to Anglian Water, Stantec is tackling the biggest challenges facing the East of England: climate change, population growth, and environmental protection. At our Cambridge hub, you'll find a friendly, collaborative culture combined with the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant work. Our teams support the full project lifecycle - from strategy and concept development through to detailed design and delivery - offering varied, technically rewarding careers with real local impact. We are keen to hear from professionals at all levels across the following disciplines: * Civil Engineering * Mechanical & Electrical Engineering * Process Engineering (Water & Wastewater Treatment) * Design Management * Urban Drainage & Hydraulic Modelling * Project & Programme Management * Ecology, Environmental Planning & Environmental Services * Digital Engineering If there isn't a live role that matches your experience today, we want to hear from you anyway! We will keep in touch as new opportunities emerge throughout this exciting AMP8 period. Why Join Stantec's Water Team? Stantec's UK & Ireland Water business is building on a period of unprecedented growth. Our expertise spans the full breadth of the sector - from nature-based solutions and storm overflow mitigation to water reuse and biodiversity enhancement. Joining Stantec means collaborating with industry-leading experts and contributing to projects that matter. If improving water quality and helping deliver a resilient water supply motivates you, Stantec is a place where your career can thrive. * Learn more about our culture and projects at H2O+U. * Hear from the team: See what it's like to work here: My Stantec Stories - Lucy Ashen. Why Join Us in Cambridge and the East? Our Cambridge office is perfectly positioned on Station Road, right in the heart of the city and just a short walk from the station. It serves as a vibrant hub for a collaborative team that thrives on cross-discipline innovation. Working here means delivering schemes with a tangible local legacy. From protecting water quality in our regional rivers to strengthening drought resilience, our team is essential to supporting sustainable growth in one of the UK's most rapidly developing regions. By joining us, you'll benefit from: * Unrivalled Project Pipeline: Secure your future with our long-term frameworks, including a central role in Anglian Water's AMP8 investment program. * A Supportive Environment: A culture that prioritizes your well-being, flexibility, and professional development. * Diverse Project Exposure: Opportunities to work across the full project lifecycle, from initial strategy to detailed design. * Global Backing, Local Feel: Access the resources and reach of a global consultancy, delivered with a "community-first" mindset. Ready to make a splash in the East? Submit your expression of interest today and help us shape the future of water. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. ReqID: 9580

Stantec
Oct 22nd, 2026
Strengthening mental health support in our communities.

Strengthening mental health support in its communities. October 22, 2026 Through partnerships with NAMI and CMHA, Stantec is helping build awareness, foster connection, and expand access to support Strong communities depend on people feeling supported, connected, and empowered to seek help when they need it. Across North America, Stantec is working alongside two leading mental health organizations, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the United States, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Canada, to help advance mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and connect more people with critical resources and support. Since becoming a corporate partner of both organizations in 2024, Stantec has combined financial contributions with employee volunteerism and engagement to help strengthen community-based mental health programs, advocacy efforts, and education initiatives that reach thousands of people each year. Together, these partnerships reflect a shared belief that building healthier, more resilient communities starts with caring for the people who call them home. Partnering with NAMI in the US As part of its 2026 partnership with NAMI, Stantec supported Mental Illness Awareness Week through a challenge gift campaign that encouraged employees and communities to contribute to NAMI's mission. Stantec also invested in NAMI on Campus, a program that empowers student-led mental health clubs in high schools and colleges across the country. Today, NAMI supports 339 high school clubs and 243 college clubs that create safe spaces for conversation, promote mental health awareness, connect students with resources, and encourage help-seeking behaviors. These efforts are helping young people build understanding, resilience, and a sense of belonging during some of life's most formative years. Founded in 1979, NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States, with 49 NAMI State Organizations and more than 650 local NAMI Affiliates nationwide. Through education, peer support, advocacy, and public awareness programs, NAMI helps individuals living with mental health conditions, along with their families and caregivers, navigate challenges and find support.These include education courses, mental health presentations, support groups, HelpLine services, outreach initiatives for specific communities, and youth and young adult resources. Advancing CMHA's impact in Canada In Canada, Stantec continued its support of CMHA through initiatives including the Push-Up Challenge, Mental Health Week, the Stantec in the Community Week webinar challenge, and the recently-launched Strong Enough to Rest campaign. As a Dollar Match Day Partner in the 2026 Push-Up Challenge, Stantec matched donations up to $100,000 in a single day, helping amplify support for mental health programs across the country. Employees also embraced the challenge with 140 Stantec employees completing nearly 140,000 push-ups and raising more than $16,000 for CMHA. Founded in 1918, CMHA is Canada's largest and most established community-based mental health organization. Through a national office, 11 provincial and territorial divisions, and 61 local branches and regions, CMHA reaches more than 330 communities nationwide. Its work spans mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, recovery, peer support, education, advocacy, and community-based services, creating meaningful impact in the lives of millions of Canadians. Creating healthier, more resilient communities Mental health touches every community, workplace, and family. Through its partnerships with NAMI and CMHA, as well as support for local chapters and regional initiatives, Stantec is helping expand access to resources, strengthen community connections, and foster greater understanding of mental health across North America. Together, Stantec is helping create communities where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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Oct 15th, 2026
Stantec ranks #7 on enr's 2026 Top 100 Green Design Firms.

Stantec ranks #7 on enr's 2026 Top 100 Green Design Firms. October 15, 2026 In Engineering News-Record, Jill Kurtz shares how building performance data and operational insights help advance sustainability goals, maximize value Stantec ranks #7 on Engineering News-Record's 2026 Top 100 Green Design Firms list, reflecting the firm's continued commitment to sustainable, high-performing buildings. Jill Kurtz, sustainable design leader for Stantec's Building practice, discusses how building performance data and operational insights can help owners advance their sustainability goals while maximizing long-term value. Compressed timelines, tight labor resources, rising costs of materials, and shifting federal policies can mean that sustainability efforts are increasingly based on economic factors, according to Jill. This focus makes it "even more important to ground decisions in building science, operational data, risk reduction, and business value rather than labels or certifications alone." "The future of green building," Jill explains, "will be defined not by what we intend a building to do but by what it actually delivers throughout its lifetime." * Jill is a sustainable design leader with more than 20 years of sustainability experience. She helps clients translate intention into meaningful and measurable impacts. Contact Jill