We are delivering some of the world's largest, most complex, and most exciting hydropower and pumped storage projects-supporting the global shift towards sustainable energy. As our success continues, we are growing and looking to connect with a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects such as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales, alongside contributing to our growing Transmission & Distribution portfolio. Based anywhere in the UK, you will be part of a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.

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About the Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a leading role across all stages of hydropower and energy projects-from feasibility and concept design through to construction and commissioning.

You will take responsibility for the electrical design and development of key systems, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection schemes, substations, and transmission infrastructure. Your role will involve analysing and modelling electrical systems to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

In addition to project delivery, you will provide leadership within the team-supporting business growth, contributing to strategy, and taking ownership of key deliverables. You will also work closely with multidisciplinary teams, collaborating across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure fully integrated design solutions.

There will also be opportunities to engage with major grid upgrade projects, working alongside our Transmission & Distribution teams on substations and transmission networks, further broadening your impact across the energy sector.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for large-scale hydropower and energy infrastructure projects. Your work will directly support the generation and transmission of renewable energy, contributing to more sustainable and resilient energy systems globally.

Through your technical leadership, you will help ensure that complex electrical systems are designed, analysed, and delivered to the highest standards, supporting successful project outcomes from concept through to commissioning. Your ability to integrate solutions across disciplines will be key to delivering efficient, coordinated designs that meet both client and regulatory requirements.

You will also play an important role in developing others-providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. By contributing to innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, you will help strengthen capability within the team and drive the success of future projects.

Ultimately, your work will have a lasting impact, helping to deliver critical energy infrastructure that supports the global transition to cleaner, renewable power.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering complex energy projects. You bring leadership capability, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions.

You will bring:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the IET, or working towards
• Experience with large rotating machinery such as generators or motors
• Ideally, experience in hydropower or pumped storage projects, though experience in broader energy or water sectors is also valuable
• Strong capability in producing and interpreting electrical design documentation, including single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, load schedules, and technical specifications
• Experience carrying out calculations for equipment sizing, fault levels, and system performance
• Confidence in presenting technical information and engaging in collaborative design discussions and workshops

Most importantly, you will be passionate about sustainable energy and motivated to make a meaningful impact, bringing both technical excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes.

Why Join us?

• 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.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment 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.

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About Stantec

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 careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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