Civil Design Engineer; Experienced Engineer or Senior or Principal levels Energy & Resources

Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a passion for the energy sector? Do you want your work to directly support the UK’s journey to a more sustainable, resilient future?

The UK & Ireland energy market is undergoing a period of rapid and fundamental change. Increasing demand, tighter regulation, and ambitious net zero targets are driving major investment and innovation across the industry. This presents a unique opportunity to work on some of the most impactful infrastructure projects in the country.

We are seeking Experienced Civil Design Engineers, ideally from the Energy, Power, or related infrastructure sectors, to join our expanding Energy team in any of our UK offices. You’ll be part of a forward thinking business with ambitious growth plans, offering excellent long term career development and progression.

This is a chance to play a meaningful role in shaping the UK’s energy transition — from feasibility and front‑end engineering design (FEED) through to detailed delivery.

You will join a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team delivering civil engineering design across a diverse portfolio of energy projects nationwide.

These could include:

• Energy from Waste
• Renewable energy developments
• Hydropower & Pumped Storage Developments
• Interconnectors and grid connection schemes
• Substations and overhead line (OHL) works
• Energy buildings and enabling infrastructure
• Protection systems and civil works for power networks

Working closely with project managers, team leaders, and other engineering disciplines, you’ll support both FEED and detailed design stages, providing practical, robust, and innovative civil engineering solutions while contributing to successful project delivery.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the infrastructure that underpins the UK’s energy transition. Your civil engineering expertise will directly support the delivery of sustainable, resilient energy projects, helping clients navigate complex technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

Working collaboratively across disciplines, you’ll contribute to innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, enable decarbonisation, and strengthen energy security. From early‑stage feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, your work will influence nationally significant projects that make a lasting difference to communities and the environment. As part of a growing energy team, your input will help drive best practice, support continuous improvement, and reinforce our position at the forefront of the energy sector.

• Degree qualified (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Ideally working towards (or already holding) Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Engineering Council / ICE
• Experience with in the Energy, Power, or related sector
• Engaged in the engineering community, with an interest in innovation, sustainability, and industry best practice

You’ll be motivated by solving complex challenges, keen to develop your career, and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing energy business at the forefront of the transition.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

ReqID: 8273