Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Stantec Exeter, England Jan 31, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Schedule Flexible

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer focuses on are you a chartered/incorporated electrical engineer ready to lead complex, sustainable solutions for the urgent challenges facing our communities?.

What the role involves

  • Are you a Chartered/Incorporated Electrical Engineer ready to lead complex, sustainable solutions for the urgent challenges facing our communities?
  • Lead the technical direction on high-impact projects, guiding them from initial concept through to detailed design.
  • Manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Skills and requirements

  • Be educated to degree level, with a wealth of experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in Water, Energy, or Infrastructure is highly valuable, but your leadership and technical expertise are what we truly seek.

Confirmed role details

  • We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits (including free private medical insurance), and flexible working arrangements to support your best work.

Candidate fit

  • Driving crucial collaborative design discussions, from HAZOPs to technical workshops, ensuring positive outcomes for our clients and the community.
  • People Culture: Join an ambitious, supportive, and close-knit team that prioritises collaboration and friendly expertise.

Additional role context

  • Imagine: You're not just designing EICA systems.
  • Pioneer EICA design services for critical Water Business projects across the South West and Midlands.
  • Mentor the next generation of engineers, acting as a technical leader and subject matter expert.
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