Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

The Opportunity

The UK water sector is undergoing unprecedented investment, creating exciting opportunities to deliver the infrastructure needed to improve resilience, protect the environment and support future generations. At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are at the heart of this transformation, delivering innovative EICA solutions for some of the UK's largest and most complex water projects.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Newcastle or Leeds . Working alongside multidisciplinary specialists across our national Water business, you'll contribute to projects that span the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your technical expertise, work with recognised industry leaders and take ownership of increasingly complex projects while progressing your career within one of the UK's leading engineering consultancies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering EICA design solutions across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering electrical engineering and EICA designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Producing electrical calculations, Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, equipment schedules and technical specifications.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and clients to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting design reviews, HAZOPs and technical workshops.
• Mentoring graduate and junior engineers while contributing to technical best practice.
• Supporting project delivery across multiple frameworks within the UK water sector.

YOUR IMPACT

The solutions you develop will directly support the delivery of resilient water infrastructure that improves operational performance, reduces environmental impact and provides reliable services for communities across the UK. Your work will influence major investment programmes that help water companies achieve ambitious sustainability and regulatory targets.

Alongside project delivery, you'll contribute to developing technical capability within the team by mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge and embracing innovative engineering approaches. As your experience grows, you'll have clear opportunities to progress into future technical and people leadership roles.

ABOUT YOU
Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical or EICA design within infrastructure, utilities or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and low voltage power distribution.
• Experience producing technical calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Experience within the UK water sector.
• Experience facilitating HAZOPs or participating in design reviews.
• Knowledge of DSEAR requirements and hazardous area design.

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.

#UKWater

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.