Overview

Principal/Senior or Experienced HV Plant Design Engineer (Substation Design) at Stantec

The opportunity is in Stantec’s Energy team within the transmission and distribution sector. You will work on a wide variety of projects across technical disciplines for clients across the country, including HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishments, and connection schemes. You will contribute to FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects, collaborating with other disciplines and supporting/leading design activities. Ideally, you will have experience with key UK T&D clients.

Join a growing and collaborative team focused on developing innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This role supports the UK energy transition with opportunities for development within the team.

More information about our Energy sector teams can be found at Stantec Energy Transition – UK.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

Your role is to work as part of the HV team for electrical substation design projects, supporting and leading FEED and detailed design activities for substation refurbishments/extensions and new-builds. You will collaborate with other disciplines and engage with clients to deliver design solutions that meet project goals and standards.

You will help develop, specify, and produce design deliverables for HV Substation plant electrical power systems and associated components, with an understanding of protection and control (P&C) aspects where applicable. You will coach and work within the wider energy team, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.

Qualifications

You will ideally have:

• a degree in Electrical Engineering
• experience as a HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer
• experience in design and specification production for HV Substation plant electrical power systems and components
• an understanding of P&C aspects (preferable)

You should be a proactive individual with knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry, with the ability to supervise and collaborate within the energy team. The role may suit individuals from various technical backgrounds; training and development will be provided by Stantec for the right candidate. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related technical field is preferred.

Why Join Us

Stantec offers a friendly, collaborative culture with a competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, and engaging projects. We value inclusion, support growth, and provide development opportunities as part of our expansion in the energy sector.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people in more than 450 locations across 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy communities. Our teams provide solutions that translate clients’ visions into delivered plans and designs based on technical excellence and market insights.

We are committed to building an inclusive work environment and encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, including those whose experience may not exactly match the criteria. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact careers.UK@stantec.com for support.