Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior, Principal or Senior Principal) - Energy

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Professional subscriptions supported

Chartered progression plan

Training & development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to complex HV/EHV projects across the UK energy sector, from feasibility to commissioning. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering design solutions for a range of assets including substations, transmission lines, and control systems.

Your leadership will influence project outcomes and mentor junior engineers. You will bring Chartered or Incorporated status, strong UK regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET (preferred).
• Experience in the energy sector with voltages from 132kV to 400kV.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical design documentation (SLDs, block diagrams, load schedules, specs).
• Experience undertaking electrical calculations, sizing and fault level analysis.
• Familiarity with UK standards, regulations and design practices.
• Confidence presenting technical information and participating in design reviews/workshops.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery on HV/EHV projects across the full lifecycle.
• Deliver designs for generators, control/instrumentation, protection, substations and transmission infra.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical and other teams for integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support delivery of sustainable, compliant and fit-for-purpose solutions.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

HV/EHV design experience

UK regulatory knowledge

Electrical design documentation

Electrical calculations

Communication & collaboration

Design review leadership

Job description

The UK energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by increasing demand, evolving regulations, and ambitious net-zero targets. This transformation is unlocking new opportunities to deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure that will shape the future of energy.

We are looking to connect with experienced Electrical Engineers across a range of seniority levels—from experienced and Chartered Engineers through to Senior, Principal, and Senior Principal levels, to join our growing Energy team across the UK. This is your opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects and play a meaningful role in supporting the UK’s energy transition.

For more info on our projects, hear what our team have to say here.

About the Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of complex projects across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

You will be involved in a wide range of projects, including energy from waste, solar, wind farms, interconnectors, substations, overhead lines, LVAC systems, pump stations, and broader infrastructure schemes. In more senior roles, you will take ownership of electrical design delivery, leading on systems such as generators, control and instrumentation, protection systems, substations, and transmission infrastructure.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with civil, mechanical, and other engineering teams to develop integrated and effective design solutions. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, supporting the continued growth and capability of the team.

Your Impact

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering electrical engineering solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of energy infrastructure. Your work will directly contribute to projects that are critical to meeting the UK’s growing energy needs while supporting the transition to lower‑carbon systems.

By applying your technical expertise across all stages of project delivery, you will help ensure solutions are innovative, compliant, and fit for purpose. Your involvement in design, modelling, and analysis will support robust decision‑making and high‑quality engineering outcomes.

Through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will help drive integrated design approaches that improve efficiency and reduce risk. In more senior positions, your leadership and mentorship will help develop team capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Ultimately, your contribution will support the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, helping clients navigate industry challenges and achieve long‑term environmental and operational goals.

About You

You are a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineer with experience working on HV and EHV systems within the UK regulatory environment. You are passionate about contributing to meaningful projects and enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET (preferred)

• Experience working within the energy sector, or related sectors such as water or built environment ideally with Voltages from 132kv to 400kv.

• Strong capability in producing and interpreting electrical design documentation, including single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, load schedules, and technical specifications

• Experience undertaking electrical calculations, including equipment sizing and fault level analysis

• Familiarity with UK standards, regulations, and design practices

• Confidence in presenting technical information and participating in design reviews and technical workshops

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams and with clients

Most importantly, you bring a client-focused approach and a commitment to collaboration, service excellence, and designing with community in mind—values that underpin everything we do.

Why Join us?

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.

• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )

• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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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.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 8317

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