Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water team, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will lead technical delivery across major EICA projects, guiding feasibility, concept development and detailed design with governance and client liaison.

Working with multidisciplinary teams and trusted specialists, you will set engineering standards, review deliverables such as SLDs and specifications, and contribute to the growth of our Electrical Engineering capability across

Job description

The Opportunity

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

The Opportunity

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. With access to diverse frameworks, innovative digital technologies and multidisciplinary expertise, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that make a lasting difference to communities across the UK.

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,