Principal Mechanical Engineer - Waste & (Energy) | Expression of Interest

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks Principal Mechanical Engineers for future opportunities in their Energy & Resources team. The positions will involve working on various energy projects, focusing on innovative solutions for a lower carbon future. Join a friendly team with a commitment to client focus and technical excellence. Competitive salary and great benefits await the right candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field, ideally in energy/power industry.
• Experience in drafting technical specifications and collaborating on design outputs.
• Comfortable communicating technical updates to clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Involved in project lifecycle, including feasibility studies and site surveys.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to develop designs.
• Create specifications and evaluate vendor designs for projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Specifications

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status

Tools

3D Modeling

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

General Arrangement Drawings

Job description

Job DescriptionExpression of Interest - Future Opportunities (please expect longer timescales).

The Energy Transition is the fundamental shift underway in how we, as a global community, produce, distribute, and consume energy, with the overarching goal of transitioning to a lower carbon future.

Will you be part of the solution? If you are passionate about making a difference in the sector, then join Stantec's industry-leading Energy team in driving the change!

As a result of recent successes and the development of new projects and clients, Stantec is looking to speak with Principal Mechanical Engineers for future opportunities in the coming months within our Energy & Resources team. Positions can be based in any of our UK offices, ideally reachable from the Midlands or Newcastle.

Working as part of our Waste and Energy team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including conventional EfW plants, district heating, gasification projects, hydrogen schemes, and multiple biogas production projects.

In this role, you will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from optioneering to detailed design and installation. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations. You will collaborate with clients, partners, and team members to develop designs and solutions across a broad range of projects in Stantec's Energy and Resources sector.

As designers in the construction/energy/waste sectors, we take our responsibility for HSE matters seriously, fostering a culture of open scrutiny and continuous improvement.

More information on Stantec's Energy & Resources team can be found here: Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You should have experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, ideally with experience in the energy/power sector or process plant sector, and be either chartered or working towards chartered status.

Our team routinely produces technical specifications across various technologies (e.g., Steam, piping, hydrogen, biomass, EfW plants), schedules, and reports. We support collaborative design outputs such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. You should be comfortable communicating technical updates to clients and team members.

The role may involve creating specifications and scoping documents for construction packages and evaluating vendor designs and progress. Some experience in these areas is preferred.

Most importantly, you will embody and support our values of client focus, community-minded designing, collaboration, and service excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team with a friendly, collaborative environment.
• Awards: Recognized as the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, among top sustainable companies globally.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Exciting projects across sectors in the UK&I
• Industry-leading training, development, and paid professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across 450 locations worldwide, working in the UK for over 150 years. We design and deliver infrastructure supporting sustainable, healthy communities, translating client visions into effective solutions with technical excellence and market insight. We focus on delivering clean growth, supporting economic transformation, and meeting future needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants regardless of experience alignment, supporting accessibility and adjustments as needed. Please contact [e-mail] for support.

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