Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead sustainable solutions in the Water sector across the UK. You will guide critical projects from concept to detailed design, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor the next generation of engineers. The position offers exceptional career acceleration driven by a significant investment in infrastructure. Joining this supportive, ambitious team provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the community and environment.

Benefits

Free private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse projects from optioneering to detailed design.
• Experience in Water, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors is valuable.
• Leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction on high-impact projects from concept to design.
• Pioneer EICA design services for Water Business projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical leader.
• Collaborate on design discussions and workshops.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical specifications

Control philosophies

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity Are you a Chartered/Incorporated Electrical Engineer ready to lead complex, sustainable solutions for the urgent challenges facing our communities? The UK Water sector is undergoing a massive AMP cycle—a period of unprecedented investment and innovation. At Stantec, we're at the forefront, designing and delivering essential infrastructure that is more efficient, resilient, and environmentally conscious than ever before. This is your chance to step into a Senior Principal Engineer role and make a tangible difference, based out of our offices Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Redditch, Birmingham or Derby. Imagine: You're not just designing EICA systems; you're building the future. You will lead the technical direction on high-impact projects, guiding them from initial concept through to detailed design. Working alongside Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will:

• Pioneer EICA design services for critical Water Business projects across the South West and Midlands.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers, acting as a technical leader and subject matter expert.
• Drive crucial collaborative design discussions, from HAZOPs to technical workshops, ensuring positive outcomes for our clients and the community.
• Grow Stantec's reputation, building key relationships with clients and stakeholders.

About You

You will be educated to degree level, with a wealth of experience in Electrical Engineering. Your deep experience in technical specifications, control philosophies, Single Line Diagrams, and technical reporting will be essential as you tackle diverse projects—from optioneering and feasibility studies to detailed design. Experience in Water, Energy, or Infrastructure is highly valuable, but your leadership and technical expertise are what we truly seek. This role offers exceptional potential for career acceleration, driven by the massive scale of the current AMP program.

Why Stantec?

• World-Class Recognition: Awarded International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firms) at the 2024 NCE awards.
• Sustainability Leader: Consistently ranked in the top 10 of Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• People Culture: Join an ambitious, supportive, and close-knit team that prioritises collaboration and friendly expertise.

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Contact and Equal Opportunity

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits (including free private medical insurance), and flexible working arrangements to support your best work. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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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.