Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

The UK water sector is experiencing record levels of investment, and Stantec is helping clients deliver the infrastructure needed to improve water security, environmental performance and operational resilience. As our Water business continues to grow, we're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Newcastle or Leeds.

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within one of the UK's foremost multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. Working alongside nationally recognised specialists, you'll lead the delivery of complex EICA solutions across major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes while influencing engineering standards, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering capability. With access to diverse frameworks, innovative digital technologies and multidisciplinary expertise, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that make a lasting difference to communities across the UK.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major EICA projects, overseeing delivery from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You'll ensure technical excellence and robust engineering governance while working closely with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

You'll lead the production and review of electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, specifications and design calculations, while providing technical direction across the wider project team. Alongside project delivery, you'll mentor developing engineers, strengthen client relationships, contribute to bids and framework growth and help drive continuous improvement across the Electrical Engineering discipline.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical leadership will influence the delivery of critical infrastructure that enables water companies to improve operational resilience, achieve ambitious environmental targets and provide safe, reliable services for millions of customers. Through innovative engineering solutions, you'll help shape major investment programmes that support the future of the UK's water industry.

Beyond project delivery, you'll play an important role in developing engineering capability across the business by mentoring future leaders, embedding technical excellence and strengthening long-term client partnerships. Your contribution will support the continued growth of Stantec's Water business while reinforcing our reputation as a trusted industry leader.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water sector or comparable infrastructure industries.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering standards, design governance and technical assurance.
• Excellent client relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Desirable

• Experience leading HAZOPs and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Knowledge of DSEAR requirements and hazardous area design.
• Experience supporting bids, framework management and business development.
• Experience implementing digital engineering tools and modern methods of delivery.

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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