Senior Principal Civil Engineer

Senior Principal Civil Engineer - Hydropower and Dams Stantec is at the forefront of some of the world’s most ambitious and innovative dams and hydro projects. Our continued success has fuelled rapid growth, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Principal Civil Engineer with Hydropower or Pumped Storage experience to discuss our continued growth and opportunities to join our dynamic team. You will be instrumental in the design and development of cutting‑edge dams, hydropower, and pumped‑storage hydro solutions. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, and clients to achieve positive project outcomes. Engage in traditional advisory roles, Owner’s Engineer duties, client-facing concept design, contractor-facing detailed design, remediation, troubleshooting, installation support, and Lender’s Engineer/insurance/due‑diligence support. About You You will be a Senior Principal Civil Engineer who is, ideally, Chartered or Incorporated with the ICE or working towards this qualification, with experience in the civil design of at least one of the following: Dams (or dam components) Hydro and/or pumped‑storage hydro schemes Design and assessment of complex hydraulic structures (channels, culverts, bridges, spillways, stilling basin). Ideally, you will have demonstrated significant civil engineering experience and skills in the dams and hydro sector, and can work with water and energy sector experience such as the design of hydraulic structures. You will have a good understanding of how the various disciplines within the sector come together to create an integrated solution. You should be experienced in producing technical specifications, designs, and reports, integrating closely with associated disciplines including structures, geotechnical and M&E, and, ideally, in preparing designs for both end‑user clients and D&B contractors. You should be comfortable working within a full 3D environment using appropriate tools to sketch and review models and within a common data environment. Most importantly, you will embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellence. Why Join us? Our People Culture: We’re a close‑knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment. Awards: Stantec was awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, and consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world. Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more. Flexible working arrangements: 3 days in, 2 days remote. Great projects in all of our sectors across the UK & Ireland. Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions. About Stantec Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current 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. 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 quite 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, please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Industries: Business Consulting and Services Location: Ashbourne, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr