Senior Electrical Engineer - Rivers and Coastal

The Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Flood and Coastal MEICA team based in our Cambridge or Bristol office.

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s Flood and Coastal team as we continue to grow nationally! Our engineers are experts in creating high-performing, sustainable environments. We work across all flood defence infrastructure projects, from sluice gates and gravity driven solutions to refurbishment and replacement pump station projects that adheres to the Eel Regulations 2009.

The Flood and Coastal team is a small but growing group of engineers, working at the forefront of the industry. We’re delivering one of the largest pump stations in the country, with a new style of design and controls never before used in the UK.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Clients on refurbishment and replacement projects throughout the flood defence sector, as well as collaborate with a truly multidisciplinary team of structural, civil, mechanical, and flood risk engineers. With a strong and secure pipeline of work across all sectors, the team offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of high-profile, meaningful projects while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated and collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative solutions and who genuinely enjoy what they do.

You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services on multi-disciplinary pumping station and water control projects. You will oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.

You will mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.

You will be an experienced Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable solutions for your clients and will have the following:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both electrical solutions across water and/or flood defence sectors.
• Supported, developed or mentored junior colleagues.
• Experienced with BIM processes and tools including Revit & Electrical modelling software (E.G., Trimble).
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in Electrical Engineering.
• Recently obtained chartered status.

At Stantec, we place a strong emphasis on personal development, work-life balance, and supporting our people to thrive. You’ll be part of a growing, close-knit office with the full backing and resources of a global consultancy.

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…