Senior Principal Civil Engineer - Hydropower and Dams

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil design and hydropower projects, collaborating with project leaders to deliver innovative solutions. This role includes competitive salary and flexible working days, providing an opportunity to work on exciting projects across various locations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in civil design of dams or hydro schemes.
• Significant civil engineering experience in the dams and hydro sector preferred.
• Ability to produce technical specifications and designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and clients.
• Engage in advisory roles and support on designs.
• Produce technical specifications and integrate across disciplines.

Skills

Civil design

Hydraulic structures design

Project management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the ICE

Tools

3D modeling tools

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Let's help shape the Future of Hydropower and Dams!

Stantec is at the forefront of some of the world's most ambitious and innovative dams and hydro projects. Our continued success has fueled rapid growth, and we are interested in hearing from experienced Senior Principal Civil Engineers with Hydropower or Pumped Storage experience to discuss our growth and opportunities to join our dynamic team. You will be instrumental in designing and developing cutting-edge dams, hydropower, and pumped storage hydro solutions.

Based in any of our UK offices, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working on diverse projects such as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales. You will also support UK water companies with inspections, remediation, and the development of new dams and reservoirs.

We have developed a strong reputation within the sector as a leading, progressive, and forward-thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high-quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits. Read more about our work at: Stantec Hydropower & Dams

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, and clients to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Engage in traditional advisory roles, Owner's Engineer duties, client-facing concept design, contractor-facing detailed design, remediation, troubleshooting, installation support, and Lender's Engineer/insurance/due diligence support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a significant industry impact.

About You

You will be a Senior Principal Civil Engineer, ideally Chartered or Incorporated with the ICE or working towards this, with experience in civil design of at least one of the following:

• Dams (or dam components)
• Hydro and/or pumped storage hydro schemes
• Design and assessment of complex hydraulic structures (channels, culverts, bridges, spillways, stilling basin)

Ideally, you will demonstrate significant civil engineering experience and skills in the dams and hydro sector. However, we are keen to hear from those with water and energy sector experience, such as hydraulic structures design. You should have a good understanding of how various disciplines within the sector come together to create integrated solutions.

You will be experienced in producing technical specifications, designs, and reports, closely integrating with structures, geotechnical, and M&E disciplines, with experience in designing for both end clients and D&B contractors. You should be comfortable working within a full 3D environment using appropriate tools to review models and within a common data environment.

Most importantly, embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: Recognized as the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work at the 2024 NCE awards, and among the top 10 most sustainable companies worldwide.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
• Exciting projects across the UK&I sector.
• Industry-leading training, development, and professional subscriptions.

To hear from our employees about life at Stantec, click on My Stantec Stories.

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About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, we have been working with UK clients and communities for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

We provide effective solutions, translating clients' visions into valued plans and efficient designs, based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today's challenges while aiming for a fairer, better tomorrow, supporting clean growth and future community needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on various factors and ensure equitable employment opportunities. If you are excited about this role but worry your experience isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to accessible recruitment. For support or adjustments, contact [e-mail].