Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Water Overview

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. Stantec partners with leading water companies to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental and infrastructure challenges.

You will take a leading role within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership across major programmes and complex infrastructure projects. You will shape technical excellence, influence strategic project delivery, and contribute to the growth of Stantec’s Water business.

This role presents an opportunity to influence significant water infrastructure investments in the UK, shaping solutions that improve resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure while supporting clients as they respond to increasing environmental and regulatory challenges.

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

• 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.

• Experience with in 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.

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.