Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Water team across the UK. Based in Birmingham, Derby, Redditch or Cardiff, you will deliver electrical and EICA design solutions for water and wastewater projects, contribute to feasibility studies and detailed design, and collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop technical capability, and help deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient designs while growing with a leading

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA solutions within infrastructure/utilities environments.
• Ability to produce and review technical outputs such as single line diagrams, specifications and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and EICA design solutions across water and wastewater projects.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, optioneering, detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
• Develop high-quality engineering solutions and review key technical deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical design

EICA engineering

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards

Job description

The water sector is facing increasing demand for more resilient, sustainable and efficient infrastructure, and at Stantec, we are helping our clients meet these challenges through innovative engineering solutions. Our Electrical Engineering teams are delivering essential projects across the UK, supporting the improvement and development of water and wastewater assets for communities now and in the future.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team, based in Birmingham, Derby, Redditch or Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, developing your technical expertise while contributing to major infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary specialists.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you can:

• Deliver electrical and EICA design solutions across a range of water and wastewater projects.
• Develop your technical capability through exposure to complex engineering challenges.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and mentor developing engineers while continuing your own professional growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support the delivery of electrical and EICA design services across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will contribute to feasibility studies, optioneering, detailed design, construction support and commissioning activities.

You will be responsible for developing high-quality engineering solutions, producing and reviewing key technical deliverables and collaborating with engineers from other disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes. You will work closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients and supply chain partners, providing technical input and helping to deliver safe, sustainable and efficient designs.

As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to support junior engineers through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical guidance, helping to strengthen the capability of the wider Electrical Engineering team.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will contribute directly to the delivery of critical water infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment and improves the resilience of essential services.

By applying your electrical engineering expertise to complex infrastructure projects, you'll help clients overcome operational and environmental challenges while delivering solutions that support a more sustainable future. You'll also play an important role in developing the next generation of engineers and contributing to Stantecs continued growth within the water sector.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility and contribute to the delivery of complex engineering projects.

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within an infrastructure, utilities or related environment.
• Understanding of electrical design principles, standards and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Ability to produce and review technical outputs such as Single Line Diagrams, specifications and design documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, colleagues and project teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers.

Desirable

• Experience working within the UK water sector.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Experience with control philosophies, HAZOPs, technical workshops or design reviews.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or other regulated industries.

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 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 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.

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