Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical and EICA design across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will mentor engineers and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.

Essentially, you will develop control philosophies, produce technical documentation and lead design reviews, with hybrid/flexible working and opportunities to influence Scotland and the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design for water or similar projects.
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design delivery across water projects.
• Produce and review calculations, diagrams and specifications.
• Develop control philosophies and governance across projects.
• Lead workshops, design reviews and site investigations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EICA design

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The investment taking place across Scotland's water sector is creating exciting opportunities for engineers who want to deliver sustainable infrastructure and innovative engineering solutions. At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are leading the delivery of complex EICA projects that improve resilience, protect the environment and support communities for generations to come.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery across major water infrastructure projects while working alongside recognised industry specialists within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You'll broaden your technical expertise, mentor developing engineers and play an important role in delivering projects that shape the future of the water industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the delivery of electrical and EICA design packages across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering electrical and EICA designs from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.
• Producing and reviewing electrical calculations, Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams and technical specifications.
• Developing control philosophies and supporting technical governance across projects.
• Leading technical workshops, design reviews and site investigations.
• Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
• Mentoring graduate and junior engineers while supporting technical excellence across the team.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of infrastructure that improves environmental performance, enhances operational resilience and provides reliable water services across Scotland and the UK. Through innovative EICA solutions, you'll help clients achieve ambitious investment and sustainability objectives.

You'll also strengthen our engineering capability by mentoring colleagues, promoting best practice and contributing to the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering team, helping shape the next generation of technical talent within Stantec.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within water or comparable infrastructure sectors.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation, calculations and specifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards and design principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Experience facilitating HAZOPs and technical design reviews.
• Knowledge of DSEAR requirements.
• Experience working with UK water utility clients.

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.

If you're looking for the opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering projects while developing your leadership career within a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

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