Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy

Stantec; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the U.K. energy transition through innovative projects in renewable energy, such as solar and windfarms. You will lead the design of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. The company prides itself on its collaborative culture and commitment to sustainability, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate engineers eager to make a significant impact in the energy landscape. Join a team that values client focus and community-driven design.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET is ideal.
• Experience in producing design drawings and documents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects including generators and substations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Technical Presentations

Project Management

Education

Chartered Engineer

Incorporated Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Power System Analysis Software

Job description

The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all.

We are currently seeking a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in the Energy sector to join us in any of our offices across the UK. This is an opportunity for you to play an important part in the U.K. energy transition and make a real difference.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects including energy from waste, solar, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC, pump stations, etc.

As a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in all aspects of projects, from feasibility studies and concept design to construction and commissioning. You will be responsible for leading the electrical design of projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations, and transmission lines. You will perform design, model, and analyze electrical and electronic systems to ensure project feasibility and compliance with industry standards.

You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure a fully integrated project design.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the industry.

About You

You will ideally be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET. Ideally, you will have some experience in the Energy sector, although experience in other sectors such as water or buildings is also useful.

You will have experience in producing and interpreting design drawings and documents, including (to various levels of detail depending upon the project), single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, calculations (e.g. for equipment sizing and fault ratings), load schedules, specifications, and reports, and be familiar with collaborative reviews and designs of solutions.

You will have strong communication skills to give technical presentations to clients and other design engineers, as well as inputting into collaborative design discussions including technical workshops.

Most importantly, you will embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellence.

Why Join us?

• 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 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognized 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.
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
• Industry-leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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