Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

STANTEC; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry leading training and development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to head EICA design services. You will guide projects from feasibility to execution, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to tackle climate challenges in water infrastructure. Candidates should be Chartered or Incorporated Engineers with extensive water industry experience and proficient in technical communications. The company offers a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience producing technical designs within the water industry.
• Ability to develop Single Line Diagrams and control philosophies.
• Familiarity with DSEAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design services across the South of England.
• Mentor next generation engineers.
• Collaborate with team members throughout project's lifecycle.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer

EICA design expertise

Strong communication skills

Experience with HAZOPs and technical workshops

Detail-oriented in technical design

Job description

Build the future of water infrastructure with Stantec.

As we continue to support our clients through the biggest AMP cycle to date, Stantec is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead EICA design services across the South of England. Whether you are based in Brighton, Ashford, Kings Hill, or Southampton, you will join a team dedicated to solving the most urgent climate and efficiency challenges facing our water networks today.

The Role

This isn't just about design; it’s about multidisciplinary collaboration. You will lead projects through their entire lifecycle—from initial optioneering and feasibility studies to detailed design and site investigations. Working alongside Project Managers and stakeholders, you’ll be the technical heartbeat of our EICA delivery, ensuring our solutions are sustainable, innovative, and community-focused.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll also play a vital role in mentoring the next generation of engineers, fostering an environment of growth and technical excellence.

About You

You will be a Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer with a deep background in EICA design. You thrive in the details, whether you’re developing Single Line Diagrams and control philosophies or ensuring compliance with DSEAR requirements.

You will have extensive experience of producing technical designs within the water industry, and be a confident communicator, ready to lead technical workshops, HAZOPs, and client presentations with ease.

We are undergoing a period of exciting growth, and we have a structured path for your career progression. Join us, and become an integral part of an experienced and ambitious team that provides the platform and support for you to make a lasting national impact.

Why Stantec?

We are an ambitious team with a massive pipeline of work and a culture that prioritizes your career progression.

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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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.

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. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.