Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Industry at Stantec in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GBR | Kablio

Role

Description

design standards

team mentorship

technical leadership

client advisory

network architecture

technical specs

Discipline Strategy: Act as a key figure in the regional EICA discipline, influencing design standards and ensuring key outputs such as Single Line Diagrams, Network Architectures, and technical specifications are integrated to the client and project needs.
Team Management & Mentorship: Beyond technical delivery, you help lead and inspire a team of engineers. You will be responsible for the professional and technical growth of your team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and high performance through management and mentoring.
Strategic Technical Leadership : Lead the EICA design process from initial optioneering and feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning. You will take ownership of the EICA solutions to meet the client and project needs
Client & Stakeholder Influence: Serve as a trusted EICA advisor to clients including Northumbrian Water and external contractors, with further opportunities to work on schemes nationally. You will translate complex technical concepts into strategic project advantages during highlevel design discussions.

Requirements

leadership

chartered

electrical

eica

control

water

Leadership Capability: Demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams and a genuine commitment to mentoring the next generation of technical talent.
Sector Background: While deep experience in the Water sector is highly advantageous, we welcome leaders from energy, Oil and Gas, heavy infrastructure, or environmental engineering who possess the transferable technical and leadership skills to the regulated utility environment.
Professional Standing: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Technical Expertise: A proven track record in EICA engineering design, specifically in developing control philosophies, technical specifications, and constructible solutions for largescale infrastructure.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

design standards

team mentorship

technical leadership

client advisory

network architecture

technical specs

Discipline Strategy: Act as a key figure in the regional EICA discipline, influencing design standards and ensuring key outputs such as Single Line Diagrams, Network Architectures, and technical specifications are integrated to the client and project needs.
Team Management & Mentorship: Beyond technical delivery, you help lead and inspire a team of engineers. You will be responsible for the professional and technical growth of your team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and high performance through management and mentoring.
Strategic Technical Leadership : Lead the EICA design process from initial optioneering and feasibility through to detailed design and commissioning. You will take ownership of the EICA solutions to meet the client and project needs
Client & Stakeholder Influence: Serve as a trusted EICA advisor to clients including Northumbrian Water and external contractors, with further opportunities to work on schemes nationally. You will translate complex technical concepts into strategic project advantages during highlevel design discussions.

Requirements

leadership

chartered

electrical

eica

control

water

Leadership Capability: Demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams and a genuine commitment to mentoring the next generation of technical talent.
Sector Background: While deep experience in the Water sector is highly advantageous, we welcome leaders from energy, Oil and Gas, heavy infrastructure, or environmental engineering who possess the transferable technical and leadership skills to the regulated utility environment.
Professional Standing: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Technical Expertise: A proven track record in EICA engineering design, specifically in developing control philosophies, technical specifications, and constructible solutions for largescale infrastructure.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)