Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to enhance its EICA design capabilities. The role involves leading complex design work and collaborating with project teams to develop technical solutions. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong experience in EICA design. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive work culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer with technical design experience.
• Experience in developing comprehensive control philosophies and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust EICA solutions.
• Produce Single Line Diagrams and Network Infrastructure Diagrams.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate EICA outputs.

Skills

EICA design

Technical documentation development

Communication of technical concepts

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Ready to apply your expertise to the most urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities?

Join Stantec and step into a pivotal role within our growing Water Business, where your Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (EICA) expertise will directly support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the South of England. With the current regulatory cycle (AMP8) driving significant investment and innovation, this is your opportunity to lead complex EICA design work that creates a tangible, positive impact.

The Challenge and Your Role

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to strengthen our EICA design capabilities. Based in our London, Reading, or High Wycombe offices, you will be a key contributor to multidisciplinary project delivery, taking ownership of the design process from initial optioneering and feasibility studies through to detailed design and commissioning support.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of robust EICA solutions, encompassing the production of Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, and Network Infrastructure Diagrams. Collaboration is crucial: you will work seamlessly with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and external stakeholders (clients, contractors) to ensure your EICA input is fully integrated into multidisciplinary outputs, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and P&IDs.

Finally, you will act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding the development of junior engineers within the team.

About You

You are a Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) and a proven background in EICA engineering design.

Specifically, you possess deep experience in developing comprehensive technical documentation, including control philosophies, technical specifications, and detailed EICA schedules, translating concept and outline designs into fully developed, constructible solutions. You must be skilled in communicating complex technical concepts through clear presentations and actively inputting into high-level design discussions.

While experience in the Water sector is highly valued, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a solid background in energy, infrastructure, or environmental engineering who are ready to transfer their skills.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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