Electrical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower & Dams in England

The Opportunity

Stantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and most exciting hydropower projects. Due to our ongoing success we are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on the design and development of cutting‑edge hydropower and pumped‑storage hydro solutions. This role can be based anywhere in the UK. It is a great opportunity to join a growing multi‑disciplinary team involved in projects such as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales, as well as supporting our growing transmission and distribution business.

You will play a key role in all aspects of hydropower projects, from feasibility studies and concept design to construction and commissioning. You will be responsible for leading the electrical engineering design of hydropower projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations and transmission lines. You will perform design, modelling and analysis of electrical and electronic systems to ensure project feasibility and compliance with industry standards. As a Principal, you will take line‑management responsibility for some members of the team, support business growth and strategy development and own project deliverables. You will work closely with the transmission and distribution business and have opportunities to engage in the design and delivery of significant grid‑upgrade projects including new transmission lines and substations. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with civil, mechanical and other engineering disciplines to ensure a fully integrated project design. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the industry.

About You

• Ideally Chartered or hold Incorporated Engineer status with the IET, or be working towards.
• Have experience with large rotating machines (generators or motors).
• Specific experience in hydro and/or pumped storage hydro systems is highly desirable but not essential.
• Electrical experience in other sectors, particularly within Energy and Water, is advantageous.
• Proficient in producing and interpreting design drawings and documents, including single‑line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, calculations for equipment sizing and fault ratings, load schedules, specifications, and reports.
• Familiar with collaborative reviews and design solutions.
• Strong skills in giving technical presentations to clients and design engineers.
• Active participation in collaborative design discussions and technical workshops.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We’re a close‑knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & I – we want you to be part of it!
• Great benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across all sectors.
• Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six 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 current and future employment and prohibits 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.