Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

The Opportunity

The UK water sector is experiencing record levels of investment, and Stantec is helping clients deliver the infrastructure needed to improve water security, environmental performance and operational resilience. As our Water business continues to grow, we're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Newcastle or Leeds .

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within one of the UK's foremost multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. Working alongside nationally recognised specialists, you'll lead the delivery of complex EICA solutions across major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes while influencing engineering standards, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our Electrical Engineering capability. With access to diverse frameworks, innovative digital technologies and multidisciplinary expertise, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that make a lasting difference to communities across the UK.

About The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major EICA projects, overseeing delivery from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You'll ensure technical excellence and robust engineering governance while working closely with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

You'll lead the production and review of electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, specifications and design calculations, while providing technical direction across the wider project team. Alongside project delivery, you'll mentor developing engineers, strengthen client relationships, contribute to bids and framework growth and help drive continuous improvement across the Electrical Engineering discipline.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical leadership will influence the delivery of critical infrastructure that enables water companies to improve operational resilience, achieve ambitious environmental targets and provide safe, reliable services for millions of customers. Through innovative engineering solutions, you'll help shape major investment programmes that support the future of the UK's water industry.

Beyond project delivery, you'll play an important role in developing engineering capability across the business by mentoring future leaders, embedding technical excellence and strengthening long-term client partnerships. Your contribution will support the continued growth of Stantec's Water business while reinforcing our reputation as a trusted industry leader.

ABOUT YOU Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water sector or comparable infrastructure industries.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering standards, design governance and technical assurance.
• Excellent client relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring 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.

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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.