Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer - Waste & Generation

STANTEC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across a broad range of projects in the UK, working from our Redditch, Newcastle or Birmingham offices with regular travel to Redditch. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions that support the UK energy transition.

You will be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the IET, delivering single-line diagrams, load schedules and fault level

Qualifications

• Eng deliverables for electrical design: SLDs, line diagrams, and cable diagrams.
• Ability to size equipment and calculate fault levels.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery across voltage ranges from LV to 33 kV.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil and process engineers for integrated designs.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers throughout project lifecycles.
• Engage with suppliers and clients to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Single line diagrams

Key line diagrams

Block cable diagrams

Equipment sizing

Fault level calculations

Load schedules

Technical specifications

Engineering reports

Job description

We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Waste & Generation team, helping to deliver projects that are shaping the UK's energy transition. Based from our Redditch, Newcastle or Birmingham offices (with regular travel to Redditch), you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning energy from waste, biomass, hydrogen, district heating, pump stations, hydropower, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC and more.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in technically complex and meaningful projects while working alongside multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.

For more info on our projects, hear what our team have to say here.

About the Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the electrical design and delivery of projects across a range of voltage levels (the team tend to work with a range of voltages from LV to 33kv generation), supporting projects from initial feasibility and concept development through to construction and commissioning.

As an EPCM Consultancy we will scope and specify the various electrical equipment and installation packages, engaging with and evaluating vendors on behalf of the clients and ensuring safety and compliance is delivered on time.

You'll be responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, while ensuring solutions are technically robust, efficient and compliant with relevant standards. You'll collaborate closely with mechanical, civil and process engineers to develop fully integrated designs and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Alongside project delivery, you'll mentor and support junior engineers, sharing your expertise and helping to develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Your Impact

You’ll play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the UK's evolving energy landscape. By applying your technical expertise and leadership, you'll help clients navigate complex engineering challenges and develop sustainable, resilient energy solutions.

Your work will directly influence the successful delivery of projects across a broad range of sectors, ensuring designs are innovative, practical and aligned with the needs of the communities they serve.

About You

You’ll be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the IET and have experience delivering electrical design solutions within the energy sector or a related industry such as water, industrial or building services.

You’ll have experience producing and reviewing a range of engineering deliverables, including:

• Single line diagrams
• Key line diagrams
• Block cable diagrams
• Equipment sizing and fault level calculations
• Load schedules
• Technical specifications
• Engineering reports

You’ll be comfortable contributing to collaborative design reviews, technical workshops and client-facing discussions, with the communication skills to present complex technical information clearly and effectively.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who values collaboration, technical excellence and delivering the best outcomes for clients and communities.

Why Join Us?

• 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.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment 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 as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories

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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 ensure 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.

Other Locations: Birmingham, Newcastle