Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Vacancy
9675
All Locations
Leeds, Newcastle

The Opportunity

From protecting the River Tyne to developing more sustainable ways of treating wastewater across Yorkshire, Stantec is helping shape the future of the UK's water infrastructure. Our teams are involved in projects that demand innovative engineering, strong technical collaboration and a clear focus on environmental improvement. As our Water business continues to expand, we're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join us in Newcastle or Leeds.

You'll become part of a nationally connected Electrical Engineering team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of major water and wastewater programmes. Our regional work includes projects such as the Johnson Street Storm Overflow Screening scheme in Gateshead, the Durham Wastewater Transfer Scheme and Yorkshire Water's South Elmsall Integrated Constructed Wetland. Alongside opportunities across our wider UK frameworks, these projects offer an exciting platform to apply your technical expertise, influence engineering delivery and help develop the next generation of electrical engineers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across complex EICA projects, guiding delivery from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You'll take responsibility for the quality and coordination of electrical engineering outputs, ensuring designs meet client requirements, relevant standards and robust engineering governance.

Your role will include:

  • Leading the production and technical review of electrical deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, specifications and design calculations.

  • Providing technical direction, resolving engineering challenges and coordinating delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Working closely with project managers, clients and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.

  • Mentoring and supporting developing engineers, helping to strengthen technical capability across the team.

  • Contributing to client relationships, framework opportunities, bids and the continued development of our Electrical Engineering discipline.

YOUR IMPACT

Your engineering expertise will help deliver the infrastructure needed to improve water quality, strengthen network resilience and support more sustainable water and wastewater services. By providing technical direction and developing effective electrical solutions, you'll play an important part in projects that protect the environment and deliver lasting benefits for communities.

You'll also help shape the capability of our wider engineering business. Through mentoring, technical guidance and collaboration across disciplines, you'll support the development of talented engineers and promote consistent standards of excellence. Your contribution to client relationships and business development will help secure future opportunities, strengthen Stantec's position in the water sector and support the delivery of ambitious investment programmes across the UK.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

  • Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water sector or comparable infrastructure industries.

  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and coordinating technical delivery.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering standards, design governance and technical assurance.

  • Excellent client relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience mentoring, supporting 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.

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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