Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead EICA design and technical governance for Scotland’s water projects. The role offers collaboration with top industry specialists across Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness, and a path to grow the Electrical Engineering capability.

You will mentor engineers, influence solutions, and drive innovation in a multidisciplinary environment while delivering resilient infrastructure for communities in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or 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 governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, from concept to construction support.
• Lead electrical and EICA design solutions across infrastructure projects including treatment works and pumping stations.
• Provide governance, design assurance and engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams and control philosophies.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support growth of the discipline through mentoring and contributing to bids and framework opportunities.
• Champion innovation, best practice and continuous improvement in Electrical Engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Job description

The Opportunity

Scotland’s water sector is entering an exciting period of investment, with a focus on creating more resilient infrastructure, improving environmental outcomes and delivering sustainable solutions for communities. At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are helping shape this future by delivering innovative EICA solutions across some of the most important water and wastewater projects in the country.

The Opportunity

Scotland’s water sector is entering an exciting period of investment, with a focus on creating more resilient infrastructure, improving environmental outcomes and delivering sustainable solutions for communities. At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are helping shape this future by delivering innovative EICA solutions across some of the most important water and wastewater projects in the country.

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, providing technical direction across complex projects while helping to grow our Electrical Engineering capability. You’ll work alongside recognised industry specialists, influence engineering solutions and support the delivery of critical infrastructure that makes a lasting difference.

About The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for high-quality EICA design delivery from concept through to construction support.

You Will

• Lead electrical and EICA design solutions across infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations and associated assets.
• Provide technical governance, design assurance and engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review key deliverables including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams, technical specifications and control philosophies.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support the growth of the discipline through mentoring engineers, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to bids and framework opportunities.
• Champion innovation, best practice and continuous improvement across Electrical Engineering.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical leadership will directly support the delivery of essential water infrastructure across Scotland, helping clients improve resilience, enhance environmental performance and meet ambitious sustainability targets. The solutions you help deliver will contribute to reliable water services for communities while supporting the transition towards a more sustainable future.

Beyond project delivery, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our engineering capability by developing future talent, supporting technical excellence and helping shape the continued growth of Stantec’s Water business across Scotland.

ABOUT YOU Essential

• 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.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water sector.
• Experience leading HAZOPs, design reviews and technical workshops.
• Knowledge of DSEAR requirements and hazardous area design.
• Experience supporting bids, framework delivery and client relationships.

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 career and provide technical leadership on some of Scotland’s most significant water infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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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