Lead Electrical Engineer – Water Infrastructure (Scotland)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Hybrid / flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead EICA design across water and wastewater infrastructure in Scotland. The role is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working and involves delivering high quality electrical design from concept to construction support.

You will guide technical governance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors and cross-disciplinary teams to optimise resilience and sustainability of Scottish Water projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within water, utilities, infrastructure or related industries.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards, design processes and technical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design across treatment works, pumping stations and associated assets.
• Provide technical governance, design assurance and engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams, specifications and control philosophies.
• Work with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor and develop engineers, building future talent within the discipline and contribute to bids.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Technical governance

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead EICA design across water and wastewater infrastructure in Scotland. The role is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working and involves delivering high quality electrical design from concept to construction support.

You will guide technical governance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors and cross-disciplinary teams to optimise resilience and sustainability of Scottish Water projects.