Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water team in the UK, with options across Birmingham, Redditch, Derby, Bristol or Exeter. You will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, developing electrical design solutions and ensuring quality and compliance throughout delivery.

The role involves mentoring junior engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary designs with project managers and clients, and supporting the growth of Stantec’s

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards registration.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA solutions within complex infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, specs and docs.
• Experience producing and reviewing deliverables like Single Line Diagrams, Control Philosophies and reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical and EICA design solutions across water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance across full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal specialists to deliver engineering solutions.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to growing technical capability.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client & stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The water sector is undergoing significant transformation, with increased investment driving the need for more resilient, sustainable and efficient infrastructure. At Stantec, we are working with leading water companies to deliver innovative engineering solutions that address some of the industry’s most complex challenges.

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team, based in Birmingham, Redditch, Derby, Bristol or Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within our EICA capability, delivering complex engineering solutions, influencing technical excellence and supporting the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering teams across the Midlands and South West.

You’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can:

• Lead the delivery of electrical and EICA design solutions across major water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal specialists to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to the growth of our technical capability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from early feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.

You will be responsible for developing and reviewing electrical design solutions, ensuring technical quality, compliance and best practice are maintained throughout project delivery. Working closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors and supply chain partners, you will help coordinate multidisciplinary designs, resolve technical challenges and deliver solutions that meet operational, environmental and regulatory requirements.

You will also play an important role in supporting the development of engineers within the team through mentoring, knowledge sharing and providing technical guidance, while contributing to the continued improvement of Stantec’s Electrical Engineering capability.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical expertise will help deliver critical water infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment and improves the resilience of essential services across the UK.

Through your leadership, you’ll influence engineering decisions, shape project outcomes and help clients deliver sustainable solutions that respond to growing environmental and operational challenges. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen our teams, develop future engineering talent and contribute to Stantec’s continued growth as a leader in sustainable infrastructure design.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative approach and the ability to lead and influence others.

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within complex infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience supporting or leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience producing and reviewing deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Control Philosophies and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water sector.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or other regulated industries.
• Experience contributing to technical workshops, design reviews or HAZOP processes.
• Experience supporting bids, frameworks and client relationship development.

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. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• 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 with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group 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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Electrical Engineering career and work on some of the UK’s most important water infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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