Senior Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer

We’re at the forefront of the energy transition—combining the strength of a global organisation with the agility of specialist teams to tackle some of the industry’s most complex challenges. From developing renewable energy solutions to modernising the electrical grid, we are helping to shape a cleaner, more resilient energy future. As part of our continued success and growth, we are looking for a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join our expanding Energy team. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a highly respected P&C community, working on high-impact projects across the UK and contributing to solutions that are critical to the nation’s energy infrastructure. See the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams: Stantec Energy Transition - UK **About the Role** As a Senior Principal Protection & Control Engineer, you will provide both technical leadership and project delivery expertise across a diverse range of projects. These include HVDC schemes, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, overhead lines, and connection schemes, spanning both new-build and refurbishment work. You will lead and collaborate with a team of skilled engineers, delivering projects on systems up to 400kV from early-stage concept and FEED through to detailed design, construction, and energisation. Your role will involve developing scoping documentation, producing and reviewing Protection & Control designs, specifying equipment such as relays, CTs, and VTs, and supporting commissioning activities. Alongside core project work, you will also contribute to innovation-led initiatives, including standardisation, technology assessment, and collaboration with suppliers to explore new solutions, products, and services. This is a role that combines technical excellence with leadership and influence across the wider business. **Your Impact** In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the performance, reliability, and safety of critical electrical infrastructure. Your expertise in protection and control systems will ensure that projects are delivered to the highest technical standards, supporting the stability and resilience of the UK’s energy network. By leading complex projects and guiding teams through the full project lifecycle, you will help drive consistency, quality, and innovation in engineering delivery. Your involvement in reviewing designs, overseeing commissioning strategies, and collaborating with clients will ensure solutions are both technically robust and practically deliverable. You will also contribute to the growth and development of the wider P&C community, sharing knowledge, mentoring engineers, and helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Through your work on both project delivery and innovation initiatives, you will help advance more efficient, sustainable engineering solutions—playing a key role in supporting the UK’s energy transition. **About You** You are an experienced Protection & Control Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capability, with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions within the energy sector. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a proactive approach to both problem-solving and team development. You will bring: + A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline + Extensive experience working on distribution or transmission networks as a Senior or Principal Protection & Control Engineer + Strong knowledge of protection systems, including relays, relay panels, CT and VT sizing, and protection grading studies + Experience producing and reviewing detailed AC/DC schematics and design documentation + Familiarity with UK electrical standards and practices, alongside a solid understanding of CDM regulations + A strong commitment to safety, with proven experience in identifying and mitigating risk + Experience working with National Grid processes and standards + The ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with clients **Why Join Us?** + **We put people first:** We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. + **We are driven to achieve:** Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. + **We do what is right:** Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered. + **We are better together:** A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups) + **Growth:** We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it! + **Great Benefits:** Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more. + **Hybrid / Flexible working:** Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. \#ukenergy \#LI-ET1 **About Stantec** The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. 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. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. 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. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you. **ReqID:** 7295