Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Pension & annual leave options

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical and EICA design delivery for major water infrastructure projects across Scotland. The role offers ownership of technical delivery, mentoring of graduates and collaboration with industry specialists in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with clients, contractors and teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions, while expanding your expertise and contributing to environmental resilience and sustainable water

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experienced delivering electrical or EICA design within water or comparable infrastructure.
• 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 in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and EICA designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Produce and review electrical calculations, Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams and technical specifications.
• Develop control philosophies and support technical governance across projects.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews and site investigations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers to promote technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical design

EICA design

Technical documentation

Electrical standards

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

The Opportunity

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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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 ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.