Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Water team in Manchester or Warrington. You will own electrical and EICA design delivery across complex water and wastewater projects, working with multidisciplinary teams to drive safe, sustainable solutions.

You will lead technical outputs such as SLDs and technical reports, mentor developing engineers, and ensure designs meet client needs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical/EICA solutions in complex infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, standards and documentation.
• Experience producing and reviewing outputs such as SLDs, specs and design reports.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience working in the UK water sector.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or actively pursuing professional registration.
• Experience with HAZOPs, technical workshops or design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce and review SLDs, block diagrams, specifications and reports.
• Support design reviews and technical workshops with clients and partners.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the team.
• Ensure solutions meet client requirements, standards and project objectives.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Client collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

Single Line Diagrams

Block Cable Diagrams

Technical specifications

Engineering reports

Job description

The water sector is undergoing significant change, with major investment driving the need for more resilient, sustainable and efficient infrastructure. At Stantec, we are working with leading water companies to deliver innovative engineering solutions that tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team in Manchester or Warrington . This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of electrical and EICA design delivery across complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, while developing your technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Working alongside experienced engineers, technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions, supporting project delivery and contributing to the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering capability across the North West.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support and lead the delivery of electrical and EICA design services across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects. Working across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning, you will help deliver safe, sustainable and technically robust solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across multidisciplinary projects.
• Producing and reviewing key technical deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, technical specifications and engineering reports.
• Supporting design reviews, technical workshops and collaboration with clients, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers within the team.
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet client requirements, industry standards and project objectives.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, discipline leads and stakeholders to help deliver successful project outcomes while continuing to build your own technical and leadership capability.

YOUR IMPACT

Your expertise will contribute directly to the delivery of critical water infrastructure that supports communities across the UK. Through your engineering input, you will help clients improve resilience, enhance operational performance and deliver more sustainable solutions in response to growing environmental and regulatory challenges.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, strengthen client relationships and support the development of future engineering talent. Your work will help shape infrastructure that protects resources, supports communities and delivers long‑term value.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility and contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

You will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles, standards and technical documentation.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical outputs such as Single Line Diagrams, specifications and design reports.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience working within the UK water sector.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Experience with HAZOPs, technical workshops or design reviews.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or other regulated sectors.

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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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.

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