Electrical Engineer - Water Industry

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Newcastle office. In this role, you will deliver sustainable electrical solutions for water assets. Responsibilities include detailed design documents and client interaction, while promoting a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in the utilities sector. Join a team that values both professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Tailored career paths

Chartership support

Specialised training

Social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in electrical design within the water, utilities, or heavy industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs and core technical documents.
• Conduct regular site surveys to assess existing infrastructure.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Newcastle Quayside | Contract: Permanent | Sector: Water & Infrastructure | Hybrid Working: 2 days at home

Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer ready to join a collaborative, ambitious team and deliver vital infrastructure across the North East? Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design, and we're seeking a key talent to strengthen our vibrant Newcastle office, right on the Quayside. This is your chance to directly impact the local community and environment by delivering sustainable electrical solutions for crucial water assets. You\'ll focus on the detailed design for essential clean & wastewater pumping stations and treatment works, along with specialised electrical design for chemical dosing systems, ensuring we implement the most innovative and energy-efficient solutions.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you\'ll be a vital link between concept design and successful project delivery, offering high visibility and real-world impact.
• Your main responsibilities will involve producing detailed electrical designs and core technical documents, such as Load Schedules, Instrument Schedules & input to control philosophies and other client specific deliverables.
• You will also conduct regular site surveys to assess existing infrastructure, verify asset data, and accurately assess power loads and cabling routes.
• Furthermore, you liaise with clients and key stakeholders to clarify requirements and present technical solutions, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce fully integrated, compliant designs.

Why Stantec Newcastle?

We believe in making a difference, both through our projects and the culture we build. Our Newcastle Quayside office provides a fantastic, social base with access to city centre amenities and great transport links.

We offer tailored career paths and investment in your future, giving you significant opportunities for growth through chartership support, specialised training, and exposure to major framework projects. More than just the work, we\'re a close-knit group that values collaboration, support, and social events. You\'ll join a social team where your contributions are celebrated both professionally and personally. Benefit from the support of a world-class global firm while working on local projects that truly matter to the North East, all supported by our flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

About You

You\'re a passionate problem-solver with a strong grounding in electrical design, ready for a dynamic, hands-on role. You will ideally hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline and have demonstrable experience in electrical design within the water, utilities, or heavy industrial sectors.

If you\'re ready to combine your technical expertise with a desire to work in a social, supportive environment on the iconic Newcastle Quayside, we encourage you to apply.