Stantec Inc.

10/12/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/12/2021 05:20

Valérie Lavoie joins Stantec to lead Quebec’s Power and Energy Transition Team

Global design firm Stantec welcomes Valérie Lavoie to its Montreal office as Leader - Power and Energy Transition. With 30 years of experience in the energy and technology sector in Quebec and around the globe, Valérie will oversee the development and execution of projects to support Stantec's clients in their energy transition efforts in Quebec.

Valérie earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal, a certificate in project management from Montreal's Project Management Institute and a master's degree in engineering management from Université de Sherbrooke. She has extensive experience at public utility companies as well as in business management and strategy. Throughout her career, she has been responsible for engineering, construction management and contract administration on numerous energy and technology infrastructure projects in North America and Europe, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, energy storage, microgrids, smart infrastructure and smart power grids.

"Quebec is playing a key role in the global energy sector remix and having Valérie on our team strengthens our vision of creating a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities," says Stephen Montminy, Stantec's Regional Business Leader, Power, Dams & Telecom. "With her international experience and her thorough knowledge of the latest energy sector technologies, Valérie will work with all our teams to develop innovative renewable energy and energy efficient solutions."

Stantec's Energy and Resources team develops energy solutions designed to support the changing needs of its clients in Quebec and around the world. Contributing to the company's focus on Energy Transition outlined within its Strategic Plan, Stantec's portfolio includes large scale energy storage projects like the Gregory County Pumped Storage feasibility study and the completed Gull Bay First Nations Diesel Offset Microgrid. To learn more, visit our Energy Transition page.

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Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve-because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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