Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead complex EICA design projects in the water sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Electrical Engineering, and will mentor upcoming engineers while building vital client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Deep experience in technical specifications and reporting.
• Leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction on high-impact projects.
• Pioneer EICA design services for Water Business projects.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Technical specifications

Control philosophies

Single Line Diagrams

Technical reporting

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a Chartered / Incorporated Electrical Engineer ready to lead complex, sustainable solutions for the urgent challenges facing our communities?

The UK Water sector is undergoing a massive AMP cycle-a period of unprecedented investment and innovation. At Stantec, we're at the forefront, designing and delivering essential infrastructure that is more efficient, resilient, and environmentally conscious than ever before. This is your chance to step into a Senior Principal Engineer role and make a tangible difference, based out of our offices Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Redditch, Birmingham or Derby.

Imagine: You're not just designing EICA systems; you're building the future. You will lead the technical direction on high-impact projects, guiding them from initial concept through to detailed design. Working alongside Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will :

• Pioneer EICA design services for critical Water Business projects across the South West and Midlands.
• Mentor the next generation of engineers, acting as a technical leader and subject matter expert.
• Drive crucial collaborative design discussions, from HAZOPs to technical workshops, ensuring positive outcomes for our clients and the community.
• Grow Stantec's reputation, building key relationships with clients and stakeholders.

About You

You will be educated to degree level, with a wealth of experience in Electrical Engineering.

Your deep experience in technical specifications, control philosophies, Single Line Diagrams, and technical reporting will be essential as you tackle diverse projects-from optioneering and feasibility studies to detailed design. Experience in Water, Energy, or Infrastructure is highly valuable, but your leadership and technical expertise are what we truly seek.

This role offers exceptional potential for career acceleration, driven by the massive scale of the current AMP program.

Why Stantec?

We are a truly global company with a local focus, consistently recognised for our impact :

• World-Class Recognition : Awarded International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firms) at the 2024 NCE awards.
• Sustainability Leader : Consistently ranked in the top 10 of Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• People Culture : Join an ambitious, supportive, and close-knit team that prioritises collaboration and friendly expertise.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits (including free private medical insurance), and flexible working arrangements to support your best work.

Ready to transform water infrastructure? Apply now and lead with us.

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.