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

STANTEC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to work on exciting hydropower projects. The role includes leading electrical design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should ideally have Chartered Engineer status and a background in large rotating machines. This position offers competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in hydropower or pumped storage hydro is desirable.
• Proficient in design drawings and collaborative reviews.
• Active in design discussions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design of hydropower projects.
• Perform design and analysis of electrical and electronic systems.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Technical presentations

Collaboration with engineering disciplines

Experience with large rotating machines

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET

Job description

Overview

Stantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and exciting hydropower projects. We are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions. This role can be based anywhere in the UK.

Join a multi-disciplinary team involved in projects as varied as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales, while supporting our growing transmission and distribution business. We have built a strong reputation as a leading, progressive consultancy focused on delivering high quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits.

Read more about our work at Stantec Hydropower & Dams.

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in all aspects of hydropower projects, from feasibility studies and concept design to construction and commissioning. You will:

• lead the electrical engineering design of hydropower projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations and transmission lines
• perform design, model and analyse electrical and electronic systems to ensure project feasibility and compliance with industry standards
• take line management responsibility for some team members, support business growth and strategy development, and own project deliverables
• collaborate with the growing transmission and distribution business, with opportunities to engage in grid upgrade projects including new transmission lines and substations
• provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and work with civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines for integrated project design
• contribute to a culture of sustainable energy and significant industry impact

About You

• Ideally Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET, or working towards
• Experience with large rotating machines (generators or motors); hydro and/or pumped storage hydro experience is highly desirable but not essential. Electrical experience in other sectors (Energy and Water) is advantageous
• Proficient in producing and interpreting design drawings and documents (single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, equipment sizing fault ratings, load schedules, specifications and reports); familiar with collaborative reviews and design solutions
• Strong skills in giving technical presentations to clients and design engineers; active participation in design discussions and workshops
• Embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellence

Why Join Us?

• People Culture: Close-knit, friendly and collaborative environment
• Growth: Part of an exciting UK&I growth journey
• Awards: Recognised in 2024 for various industry awards and sustainability rankings
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts and more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great projects across all sectors
• Industry-leading training and development plus paid professional subscriptions

See what our Energy team have to say about working at Stantec – Stantec Energy Team Video.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been serving the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

We provide effective and relevant solutions by translating clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans and efficient designs, grounded in technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a fairer, better tomorrow, delivering clean growth and meeting future needs.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We commit to equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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

At Stantec we aim to help you perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and ensure accessibility for all. If you need support or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can assist.

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