The Opportunity

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Water

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Stantec's Water team at a pivotal time for the UK water industry. As the sector enters a period of unprecedented investment through the latest Asset Management Plan (AMP) cycle, there has never been a more exciting opportunity to influence the future of water infrastructure. At Stantec, we are partnering with leading water companies to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental and infrastructure challenges facing our communities.

As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will take a leading role within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership across major programmes and complex infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity to shape technical excellence, influence strategic project delivery, and contribute to the continued growth of our Water business. You'll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will be recognised, and your career will have the opportunity to develop even further.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. Working closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients, and stakeholders, you will guide the development of high-quality EICA solutions that meet complex technical, operational, and environmental requirements.

You will lead the delivery of EICA design services across a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects, provide technical oversight and governance, facilitate collaborative design reviews and workshops, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams. In addition, you will support the development of engineers within the business, sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and helping to strengthen Stantec's technical capability and reputation within the industry.

YOUR IMPACT

This role presents an opportunity to influence some of the most significant water infrastructure investments currently being delivered in the UK. Through your leadership and technical expertise, you will help shape solutions that improve the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure, supporting clients as they respond to increasing environmental and regulatory challenges.

Beyond project delivery, you will play an important role in developing future talent, advancing technical excellence, and strengthening client relationships. Your contribution will help create lasting benefits for communities, protect vital natural resources, and support the delivery of infrastructure that serves future generations.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer who combines exceptional technical capability with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You will have:

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within complex infrastructure environments.
Strong experience producing and reviewing technical specifications, control philosophies, Single Line Diagrams, and technical reports.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and providing technical oversight on major projects.
The ability to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Desirable:

Experience within the Water sector.
Experience delivering projects within the Energy, Utilities, or Infrastructure sectors.
Experience facilitating technical workshops, design reviews, and risk management activities such as HAZOPs.

WHY JOIN US

At Stantec, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive through flexible working, structured career development, professional accreditation support, and opportunities to take on meaningful leadership responsibilities.

We are better together. Collaboration is central to our success, and you'll work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and communities.

We do what is right. Sustainability underpins everything we do. Our teams are helping clients develop resilient infrastructure, improve environmental performance, and respond to the challenges of climate change through innovative and responsible engineering solutions.

We are driven by excellence. Stantec has been recognised as International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work (Large Consulting Firms) at the NCE Awards, while also being consistently ranked among Corporate Knights' most sustainable companies in the world. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects, influence the future of water infrastructure, and contribute to a business renowned for technical excellence and innovation.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, pension, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, paid professional memberships, and access to some of the most exciting infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland.

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.

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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector