Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior, Principal or Senior Principal) - Energy

Overview

As a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer at Stantec, you will lead electrical design across a range of energy projects in the UK, from feasibility to commissioning. You’ll collaborate with civil, mechanical, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for substations, HV/EHV systems, and transmission lines. You’ll mentor junior engineers and ensure designs meet industry standards. The role centers on sustainable energy delivery and impactful project leadership within a collaborative, client-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension plan
• holidays
• free private medical insurance
• discounted gym membership
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across projects (generators, control & instrumentation, protection, substations, transmission lines)
• Perform feasibility studies, concept design, construction and commissioning support
• Model, analyze and document electrical/electronic systems for feasibility and compliance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical and other disciplines for integrated designs
• prepare and review design drawings, diagrams, load calculations, specifications and reports
• participate in collaborative design reviews and workshops
• present technical concepts to clients and project teams
• ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the IET (ideally)
• experience in the energy sector; other sectors useful
• experience producing/interpreting design drawings and documents (SLDs, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams)
• ability to perform calculations for equipment sizing and fault ratings
• strong communication skills for client presentations and workshops

• strong communication
• collaboration
• client focus
• HV and EHV experience
• protection systems
• substations and transmission lines

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