Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional progression plan

ICE Chartered pathway

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical delivery across water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will own technical outputs from concept to construction, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while guiding a growing EICA team.

Based in Warrington or Manchester, you will mentor engineers, drive technical standards and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver robust, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards registration.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering within complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience taking technical ownership and leading multi-disciplinary delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electrical engineering delivery across water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure designs are robust and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues across engineering disciplines.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. From initial assessments and concept design through to detailed engineering and construction support, you'll provide technical direction and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards. You'll take responsibility for the preparation, review and approval of electrical design outputs, providing assurance on technical quality, safety and compliance. Working alongside Project Managers, other discipline leads and external stakeholders, you'll help integrate engineering solutions, manage technical interfaces and overcome complex design challenges. Alongside your project responsibilities, you'll play a key role in developing the wider Electrical Engineering team. This will include mentoring engineers, sharing specialist knowledge, promoting consistent technical standards and contributing to the ongoing development of our EICA capability. YOUR IMPACT You'll play an important part in delivering the infrastructure that communities rely on every day, helping to improve water services, protect natural environments and create more resilient networks and treatment facilities. By bringing your technical knowledge and leadership to our projects, you'll help drive better engineering outcomes, influence key decisions and ensure solutions are both sustainable and operationally effective. Your contribution will extend beyond individual projects, supporting the development of our people, strengthening our technical capability and helping Stantec respond to the significant opportunities emerging across the UK water sector.

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration. Demonstrable experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering within complex infrastructure projects. Experience taking technical ownership and leading engineering delivery within multidisciplinary project teams. Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, specifications, standards and engineering documentation. Experience developing and reviewing technical deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Control Philosophies and technical reports. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions. Experience providing technical support, mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Desirable:

• Experience within the UK water and wastewater industry.
• Experience in other regulated infrastructure sectors, including utilities or energy.
• Involvement in technical design reviews, engineering workshops, HAZOP or similar safety processes.
• Experience contributing to framework delivery, tender submissions and the development of client relationships.

The UK water industry is entering a period of major investment and change, creating exciting opportunities to develop the infrastructure needed for a more sustainable and resilient future. At Stantec, we’re at the forefront of this transformation, partnering with water companies to deliver innovative engineering solutions across some of the UK's most challenging water and wastewater programmes.

We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Water team, based in Warrington or Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a senior technical role within our EICA discipline, leading the delivery of complex projects while helping shape engineering standards and develop the capability of our growing team. You'll be part of a talented, multidisciplinary group where you can:

• Take ownership of electrical engineering delivery across a varied portfolio of water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring designs are robust, efficient and fit for purpose.
• Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Support the development of others through mentoring, technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

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.

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.

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.

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
• discounted gym membership
• lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working:

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.