Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Vacancy ID
8788
All Locations
Birmingham, Derby, Redditch

The Opportunity

The water industry is undergoing significant change, with major investment driving the need for more resilient, sustainable and efficient infrastructure. At Stantec, we are working with leading water companies to deliver innovative engineering solutions that tackle some of the sector’s biggest challenges.

We’re looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team in Derby, Birmingham or Redditch. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within our EICA capability, influencing technical delivery, supporting team development and working on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can:

  • Lead complex electrical and EICA design solutions across major water and wastewater projects.
  • Influence engineering strategy and technical excellence across project teams.
  • Mentor and support the development of engineers.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and industry partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes, providing technical governance and guiding project teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Working closely with Project Managers, discipline leads, clients and supply chain partners, you will act as a trusted technical advisor while helping to strengthen Stantec’s Electrical Engineering capability.

You will also play a key role in developing others through mentoring, knowledge sharing and supporting the continued growth of our teams across the Midlands.

YOUR IMPACT

Your technical expertise will directly support the delivery of critical water infrastructure, helping clients improve resilience, meet regulatory requirements and deliver more sustainable solutions for communities.

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering decisions, influence project outcomes and support the development of future technical leaders. Your contribution will help Stantec continue to deliver innovative solutions that protect the environment, improve operational performance and create long-term value.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership capability and a collaborative approach.

Essential:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
  • Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering solutions within complex infrastructure environments.
  • Proven experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary design projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering design, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Experience producing and reviewing deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Control Philosophies and technical reports.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders and project teams.
  • Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Desirable:

  • Experience working within the UK water sector.
  • Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or other regulated industries.
  • Experience leading technical workshops, design reviews and HAZOP processes.
  • Experience supporting bids, frameworks and client relationships.

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career and help shape the future of UK water infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.

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