Principal Mechanical Engineer - Waste & Generation (Energy) in Coventry

The Energy Transition is the fundamental shift underway in how we, as a global community, produce, distribute, and consume energy, with the overarching goal of transitioning to a lower carbon future. Will you be part of the solution? If you are passionate about making a difference in the sector, then join Stantec's industry‑leading Energy team in driving the change!

As a result of recent successes and the development of new projects and clients, Stantec is looking to speak with Principal Mechanical Engineers for future opportunities in the coming months within our Energy & Resources team. Candidates can be based in any of our UK offices but will ideally be reachable from the Midlands or Newcastle.

Working as part of our Waste and Generation Team, you will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects including conventional EfW plants, district heating, gasification projects, hydrogen generation schemes and multiple biogas production projects. In this role you will be involved in the whole project life cycle, from optioneering through to detailed design and installation. You will be involved with feasibility studies, site surveys and investigations. You will work collaboratively with clients, partners and other team members to develop designs and project‑wide solutions across a wide variety of projects across Stantec's Energy and Resources sector.

As Designers in the construction/energy/waste sectors it is incumbent on us to take our responsibility for HSE matters seriously and we foster a culture of open scrutiny and continuous improvement in these areas.

About You: You will have experience within Mechanical Engineering or a related field ideally with experience with the energy/power sector or related process plant sector, and be either chartered or be working towards chartered status. Our team are routinely engaged in producing technical specifications across a wide range of technologies (e.g. Steam, piping, hydrogen, biomass, EfW plants etc), schedules and reports. We support collaborative design outputs, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams. You should have a good understanding of a number of these activities and be happy to communicate technical updates to clients and team members.

Our team will be expected to create specifications and scoping documents for award of construction packages and assess vendor designs and progress. Ideally you would demonstrate some experience in these areas. Most importantly, you will embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration and service excellence.

Why Join Us? Our People Culture: We're a close‑knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment. 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 for professional subscriptions.

Equity and Inclusion: 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 us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.