Stantec
Associate Engineer - Renewables
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Engineer to join our growing renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. This is a key role supporting the expansion of our Independent Engineering (IE), Owner’s Engineering (OE), and Technical Advisory (TA) services, working with a diverse portfolio of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects.
You will join a dynamic and ambitious team, with a strong pipeline of early-stage project work and significant opportunities to shape and grow our service offering. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a client-facing, leadership-oriented position within a collaborative and developing team environment.
About The Role
You will lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments across the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to construction, financing, and acquisition.
Key Responsibilities Include
Managing project delivery for project finance, tax equity, sales, and acquisition mandates Reviewing technical and commercial documentation including contracts, schedules, and financial models (CAPEX/OPEX) Conducting site visits, construction monitoring, and witness testing Managing risks, schedules, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects Producing high-quality technical advisory reports in accordance with industry standards and outlining risks and recommendations Supporting clients with contract administration, variations, and claims Leading client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders, EPCs, investors and internal teams Lead Pre-FEED and FEED design teams for wind, solar and BESS projects. Lead Owners Engineering service delivery Use your existing network to provide Business Development support for Stantec
YOUR IMPACT
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the successful delivery of complex renewable energy projects by:
Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across internal project teams Identifying and mitigating key technical and commercial risks Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across design, procurement, and construction phases Supporting financial close by delivering robust technical due diligence Strengthening client relationships and contributing to repeat business Mentoring junior team members and helping build technical capability within a growing, relatively early-stage team
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About You
You are a motivated and commercially aware professional with experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.
We Are Looking For
5+ years’ experience in renewable energy (IE/OE/TA, development, construction, O&M, or M&A) Experience supporting projects through financial close with lenders or investors Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts, and risk management Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field Excellent communication and client-facing skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently A proactive, organised, and solution-oriented mindset
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 for 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 professional subscriptions. A clear progression plan supporting you toward chartership (ICE).
We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to early careers networks and employee resource groups.
Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK—and we want you to be part of it.
Great Benefits : Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, flexible annual leave, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
Hybrid / Flexible working : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.
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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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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