Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water team in Newcastle or Leeds.

You will provide technical leadership across major EICA projects, overseeing feasibility through to detailed design and construction support while upholding engineering governance and developing client relationships. You will mentor engineers, review deliverables such as diagrams and specifications, contribute to bids and framework growth, and help drive continuous

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within water or comparable infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major EICA projects from feasibility to construction support.
• Produce and review electrical deliverables including SLDs, block diagrams, specifications and calculations.
• Mentor developing engineers and strengthen client relationships while driving framework growth.
• Contribute to bids, governance, and continuous improvement across the Electrical Engineering discipline.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical engineering

Water sector experience

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Job description

The UK water sector is experiencing record levels of investment, and Stantec is helping clients deliver the infrastructure needed to improve water security, environmental performance and operational resilience. As our Water business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Newcastle or Leeds.

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within one of the UK’s foremost multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. Working alongside nationally recognised specialists, you’ll lead the delivery of complex EICA solutions across major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes while influencing engineering standards, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering capability.

About the Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across major EICA projects, overseeing delivery from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You’ll ensure technical excellence and robust engineering governance while working closely with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

You’ll lead the production and review of electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, specifications and design calculations, while providing technical direction across the wider project team. Alongside project delivery, you’ll mentor developing engineers, strengthen client relationships, contribute to bids and framework growth and help drive continuous improvement across the Electrical Engineering discipline.

Your Impact

Your technical leadership will influence the delivery of critical infrastructure that enables water companies to improve operational resilience, achieve ambitious environmental targets and provide safe, reliable services for millions of customers.

Beyond project delivery, you’ll play an important role in developing engineering capability across the business by mentoring future leaders, embedding technical excellence and strengthening long‑term client partnerships.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water sector or comparable infrastructure industries.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering standards, design governance and technical assurance.
• Excellent client relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Desirable

• Experience leading HAZOPs and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Knowledge of DSEAR requirements and hazardous area design.
• Experience supporting bids, framework management and business development.
• Experience implementing digital engineering tools and modern methods of delivery.

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. 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.