Overview

The Opportunity As part of continued and ambitious growth, Stantec is currently seeking a Technical Director level HV Primary Plant Engineer to join our energy and resources business as part of the Transmission and Distribution team. The role can be based anywhere in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join the team and be part of our ambitious plans for growth, delivering projects at varying scales.

The main function of the role is to develop and lead the HV team for electrical substation design projects. This role involves working closely with other disciplines and leading the FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects. The candidate will ideally have a wide knowledge of the transmission and distribution sector, having worked with a number of the key T&D clients in the UK.

We are fortunate to work with an excellent range of clients and our approach to delivery provides us with a reputation as a leading engineering consultancy in the local market. Our team is fully flexible and based across different offices in the UK; this is an opportunity to shape and develop a transmission and distribution team that delivers technically and plays an important part in the energy transition.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on developing and leading the HV substation design team for electrical power systems and associated components. Key activities include:

• Leading FEED and detailed design for substation refurbishment, extensions, and new-build projects.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technically sound solutions.
• Applying knowledge of the transmission and distribution sector to support clients in the UK.

Qualifications

• A relevant Degree in electrical engineering is essential.
• Experience in design and specification production for HV substation plant electrical power systems and components.
• Chartered Engineer (IET) is preferred.
• Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) as defined by National Grid's TP137 procedure, or equivalent.
• TP141 HV Substation qualification is an advantage.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have worked with clients in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering, and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy communities. Our teams provide solutions that translate clients’ visions into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We are committed to clean growth, radical energy transitions, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We comply with applicable laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services