Overview

The opportunity is for a Technical Director level HV Primary Plant Engineer to join Stantec’s Transmission and Distribution team. The role can be based anywhere in the UK. This is a senior position focusing on developing and leading the HV team for electrical substation design projects, including FEED and detailed design for refurbishment, extensions, and new-build projects. The role supports the company’s growth and energy transition objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the HV team for electrical substation design projects.
• Lead FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and ensure high-quality technical delivery for T&D projects.
• Coach and develop the wider Transmission & Distribution team; engage with the engineering community and drive innovative solutions and best practices.

About You

• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Capable of coaching and developing the wider T&D team; engaged in the engineering community.
• Able to develop innovative and practical solutions; understand how issues fit into larger solutions.
• Strong collaborative contributor, sharing knowledge and valuing team input.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with experience in design and specification production for HV Substation plant electrical power systems and related components.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer (IET); experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) per National Grid TP137 or equivalent; TP141 HV Substation qualification is advantageous.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been serving the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams deliver effective solutions, translate clients’ visions into valued plans and efficient designs, and support clean growth and energy transition.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We comply with laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Additional

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.