Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer – Waste & Generation

Overview

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Stantec, you will lead the electrical design across diverse energy projects from feasibility through commissioning. You will coordinate with civil, mechanical, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for energy-from-waste, biomass, hydrogen, district heating, and more. You’ll provide technical guidance and mentorship, shaping designs and ensuring compliance with standards. This role combines hands-on design with stakeholder presentations, enabling you to influence projects and the UK’s energy transition.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Holidays
• Free private medical insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of projects (generators, control and instrumentation systems) from feasibility to commissioning
• Develop and interpret design drawings and documents (single line diagrams, load schedules, specifications)
• Model, analyse and size electrical/electronic systems to ensure project feasibility and compliance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical and other disciplines for fully integrated designs
• Contribute to collaborative design reviews and workshops
• Present technical information to clients and internal teams

Key requirements

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET
• Experience in the Energy sector preferred (water or buildings useful)
• Experience producing and interpreting design drawings and documents (SLDs, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams)
• Ability to perform calculations for equipment sizing and fault ratings; develop load schedules, specs, and reports
• Strong communication skills for client presentations and design discussions
• Demonstrated collaboration and workshop participation
• Commitment to client focus, community consideration, collaboration and service excellence

• Strong communication
• Collaboration
• Client focus
• Single line diagrams (SLDs)
• Block cable diagrams
• Equipment sizing calculations

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