Principal Mechanical Engineer - Waste & Generation (Energy)

-; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company's Energy team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. You will work on innovative projects in the energy sector, focusing on mechanical engineering solutions for waste and generation systems. Collaborate with clients and partners to drive sustainable energy solutions while embodying values of client focus and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field, ideally with energy/power sector experience.
• Creating specifications and scoping documents for construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Involved in entire project life cycle from optioneering through design and installation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Client Focus

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

General Arrangement Drawings

3D Models

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Job description

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 recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer into our Energy & Resources team. This role can be based in any of our UK offices, ideally reachable from the Midlands.

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

In this role, you will be involved in the entire project life cycle, from optioneering through detailed design and installation. You will conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations. Collaboration with clients, partners, and team members is essential to develop designs and project-wide solutions across various projects in the 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 will have experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, ideally with energy/power sector or process plant sector experience, and be either chartered or working towards chartered status.

Our team produces technical specifications across various technologies (e.g., Steam, piping, hydrogen, biomass, EfW plants), and supports collaborative design outputs like General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. You should understand these activities and communicate technical updates effectively.

Creating specifications and scoping documents for construction packages and assessing vendor designs and progress are key responsibilities, and some experience in these areas is preferred.

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

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: A close-knit, friendly, and 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, and top 10 in the Corporate Knights most sustainable companies
• 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 professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, we have been serving UK clients and communities for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective solutions, translating client visions into valued consents, plans, and designs, based on technical excellence and market insights. We address current challenges while aiming for a fairer, better future—supporting clean growth, economic changes, and meeting future community needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applicants even if their experience doesn't exactly match all criteria, as we value potential and motivation.

We are dedicated to accessible recruitment and support for all candidates. For assistance, contact careers.UK&[e-mail].

ReqID: 6535