Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower (Energy)Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Join Stantec as a Principal Electrical Engineer to design and develop cutting‑edge hydropower and pumped‑storage hydro solutions. This role can be based anywhere in the UK.OpportunityStantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and exciting hydropower projects. Due to our ongoing success we are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on design and development of cutting‑edge hydropower and pumped‑storage hydro solutions. This role can be based anywhere in the UK.It is a great opportunity to join a multi‑disciplinary team involved in projects such as Coire Glas (Scotland), Koysha (Ethiopia), and Dinorwig (Wales), as well as supporting our growing transmission and distribution business.We have a strong reputation as a leading, progressive and forward‑thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high‑quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits.You will play a key role in all aspects of hydropower projects, from feasibility studies and concept design to construction and commissioning. You will be responsible for leading the electrical engineering design of hydropower projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations and transmission lines.As a Principal, you will take line management responsibility for some members of the team, support business growth and strategy development and take ownership of project deliverables.There will also be opportunities to engage in the design and delivery of significant grid upgrade projects including new transmission lines and substations.You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure a fully integrated project design.This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the industry.About YouIdeally Chartered or hold Incorporated Engineer status with the IET, or be working towardsHave experience with large rotating machines (generators or motors). Specific experience in hydro and/or pumped storage hydro systems is highly desirable but not essential. Electrical experience in other sectors, particularly within Energy and Water, is advantageousProficient in producing and interpreting design drawings and documents, including single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, equipment sizing calculations, fault ratings, load schedules, specifications, and reports. Familiar with collaborative reviews and design solutionsStrong skills in giving technical presentations to clients and design engineers. Active participation in collaborative design discussions and technical workshopsEmbody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellenceWhy Join us?Our People Culture: close‑knit team and proud of a friendly and collaborative environmentGrowth: on an exciting growth journey across the UK&I – we want you to be part of itAwards: Stantec awarded International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as consistently recognised in top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companiesGreat Benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and moreFlexible working arrangementsGreat Projects across all sectorsIndustry‑leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptionsAbout StantecThe 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 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 and look at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet needs of future communities.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. We prohibit discrimination in all employment decisions and are in compliance with laws and regulations to ensure equitable opportunities. xpwpeyx 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, please contact and we will help you.#J-18808-Ljbffr