At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical solutions for vital water projects and support their delivery.
- Company: Join Stantec, a leader in sustainable engineering with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and a clear path to professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values diversity and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's water infrastructure and help protect the environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in EICA design required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The UK water sector is undergoing unprecedented investment, creating exciting opportunities to deliver the infrastructure needed to improve resilience, protect the environment and support future generations.
At Stantec, our Electrical Engineering teams are at the heart of this transformation, delivering innovative EICA solutions for some of the UK's largest and most complex water projects.
About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering EICA design solutions across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.
- Your Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical engineering and EICA designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
- Produce electrical calculations, single line diagrams, block cable diagrams, equipment schedules and technical specifications.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and clients to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Support design reviews, HAZOPs and technical workshops.
- Mentor graduate and junior engineers while contributing to technical best practice.
- Support project delivery across multiple frameworks within the UK water sector.
- Impact
The solutions you develop will directly support the delivery of resilient water infrastructure that improves operational performance, reduces environmental impact and provides reliable services for communities across the UK.
Your work will influence major investment programmes that help water companies achieve ambitious sustainability and regulatory targets.
About You – Essential Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering electrical or EICA design within infrastructure, utilities or industrial environments.
- Knowledge of electrical design standards and low voltage power distribution.
- Experience producing technical calculations, drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
Desirable
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or actively working towards professional registration.
- Experience within the UK water sector.
- Experience facilitating HAZOPs or participating in design reviews.
- Knowledge of DSEAR requirements and hazardous area design.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
- We put people first – friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Recognised by Glassdoor, Corporate Knights, NCE Awards for excellence in sustainability and employee satisfaction.
- Field‑driven training, mandatory professional sub‑scriptions, and progression plan to chartered status with ICE.
- Supportive collaboration, early‑careers peer group and ERG network.
- Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave plus optional day purchases, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance and discounted gym membership.
- Hybrid / Flexible working that promotes work‑life balance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment.
Stantec prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
This mandate extends to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination and any other condition of employment.
Stantec is compliant with applicable laws and ensures equitable employment opportunities.
Mandatory mandatory adjustments and support for applicants must be requested at [email protected] for improved accessibility.
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to make a significant impact in the energy sector through innovative projects like hydropower and energy building design. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative work culture, Stantec fosters an environment where engineers can thrive and grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change in the industry.
