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Senior / principal electrical engineer - water sector

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
Permanent
Stantec Inc.
Principal electrical engineer
Posted: 12 January
Offer description

Ready to apply your expertise to the most urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities? Join Stantec and step into a pivotal role within our growing Water Business, where your Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (EICA) expertise will directly support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the South of England. With the current regulatory cycle (AMP8) driving significant investment and innovation, this is your opportunity to lead complex EICA design work that creates a tangible, positive impact.


The Challenge and Your Role

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to strengthen our EICA design capabilities. Based in our Leeds or Newcastle offices, you will be a key contributor to multidisciplinary project delivery, taking ownership of the design process from initial optioneering and feasibility studies through to detailed design and commissioning support. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of robust EICA solutions, encompassing the production of Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, and Network Infrastructure Diagrams. Collaboration is crucial: you will work seamlessly with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and external stakeholders (clients, contractors) to ensure your EICA input is fully integrated into multidisciplinary outputs, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and P&IDs. Finally, you will act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding the development of junior engineers within the team.


Responsibilities

* Lead the development of robust EICA solutions, including production of Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, and Network Infrastructure Diagrams.
* Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, and external stakeholders to integrate EICA input into multidisciplinary outputs such as Gen Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and P&IDs.
* Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding the development of junior engineers within the team.


Qualifications

* Chartered or Incorporated Electrical Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).
* Proven background in EICA engineering design, with deep experience in developing comprehensive technical documentation, including control philosophies, technical specifications, and detailed EICA schedules.
* Strong communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts clearly and contribute in high-level design discussions.
* Experience in the Water sector is highly valued; candidates with a solid background in energy, infrastructure, or environmental engineering are strongly encouraged.


Benefits

* Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
* Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK &I.
* Industry leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.


Legal Information

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.

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