Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Professional development & subs

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team across Derby, Birmingham or Redditch. You will lead electrical and EICA design across major water and wastewater projects and influence technical delivery, governance and excellence.

You will mentor engineers, build strong client relationships and work with project managers to shape solutions that improve resilience and sustainability for communities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards registration.
• Experience delivering electrical/EICA solutions within complex infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of technical delivery across multidisciplinary design projects.
• Strong communication to influence clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design solutions across major water and wastewater projects.
• Influence engineering strategy and technical excellence across project teams.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and industry partners.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

EICA design

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer or working towards registration

Job description

The water industry 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 sector’s biggest challenges.

We’re looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team in Derby, Birmingham or Redditch. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within our EICA capability, influencing technical delivery, supporting team development and working on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can:

• Lead complex electrical and EICA design solutions across major water and wastewater projects.
• Influence engineering strategy and technical excellence across project teams.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and industry partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes, providing technical governance and guiding project teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Working closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients and supply chain partners, you will act as a trusted technical advisor while helping to strengthen Stantec’s Electrical Engineering capability.

You will also play a key role in developing others through mentoring, knowledge sharing and supporting the continued growth of our teams across the Midlands.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical expertise will directly support the delivery of critical water infrastructure, helping clients improve resilience, meet regulatory requirements and deliver more sustainable solutions for communities.

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering decisions, influence project outcomes and support the development of future technical leaders. Your contribution will help Stantec continue to deliver innovative solutions that protect the environment, improve operational performance and create long-term value.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership capability and a collaborative approach.

Essential:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within complex infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary design projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering design, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience producing and reviewing deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Control Philosophies and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the UK water sector.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading technical workshops, design reviews and HAZOP processes.
• Experience supporting bids, frameworks and client relationships.

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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