Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector in London

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the delivery of electrical engineering solutions across a range of water and wastewater projects, taking responsibility for technical quality, design coordination and successful project execution. You'll work closely with project managers, clients and other engineering disciplines, providing technical guidance and ensuring designs meet the required standards.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate electrical design activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from detailed design through to construction support.

• Develop, review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams and technical specifications.

• Provide technical guidance to engineers and support the resolution of complex engineering challenges.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, specifications and project requirements.

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, process, instrumentation, control and hydraulic disciplines.

• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders, contributing to successful project delivery.

• Support the development of junior engineers through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical guidance.

• Contribute to framework delivery, bid preparation and business development activities, helping strengthen Stantec's position within the water sector.

Delivering the next generation of water infrastructure requires strong engineering expertise, forward-thinking design and collaboration across multiple disciplines. At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are helping transform water and wastewater assets across the UK, developing solutions that improve operational efficiency, support environmental improvements and meet the changing needs of the industry.

We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water business, based in London, High Wycombe, Reading, Brighton or Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to take a leading role in the technical delivery of major water and wastewater projects, while developing their project leadership skills and supporting the continued growth of our engineering teams.

Through our involvement in the CMDP+ alliance, supporting Southern Water's AMP8 programme, alongside our wider UK water portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects, including Faversham WTW and Morestead Road WTW. You'll collaborate with specialists across our multidisciplinary teams, delivering engineering solutions that make a genuine difference to communities and the environment.

You'll help deliver important water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across the UK, applying your electrical engineering expertise to projects that improve operational performance, strengthen asset resilience and deliver environmental benefits.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll play an important role in maintaining high technical standards while supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to the success of our wider engineering teams. You'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, build lasting client relationships and further develop your leadership experience within a growing Water business.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, or actively working towards professional registration.

• Strong experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water, wastewater, utilities or wider infrastructure sectors.

• Proven experience coordinating engineering design and delivering projects to agreed technical, commercial and programme requirements.

• Good knowledge of electrical engineering standards, design processes and technical specifications.

• Experience providing technical guidance and supporting the development of other engineers.

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

• 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 electrical engineering career and contribute to some of the UK's most exciting water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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.