Stantec
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
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The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions?
Join Stantec and help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!
It’s an exciting time for our Mechanical Engineering team in Scotland, with a broad scope of opportunities across the water industry—both locally and nationally. Our specialist teams in Scotland are tackling the core challenges facing the water sector right now, based in our modern offices in George Square (Glasgow) & Morrison Street (Edinburgh). In order to continue delivering our professional & highly reputed services, we now have an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team.
You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.
This will mean:
- Leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more
- Working closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners, and other stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes
- Involvement in the mentorship and guidance of junior engineers within the team
You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water.
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About You
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward it
- Previous experience in detailed design within the water industry and a background working with delivery contractors would be beneficial
- Experience in managing & mentoring junior engineers, with the opportunity to take on line management responsibilities
Why Join Us?
Our People Culture
We’re a close-knit team proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
Awards & Recognition
- International Consulting Firm of the Year
- Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms (NCE awards)
- Consistently ranked in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension plan
- Holidays
- Free private medical insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Flexible working arrangements
- Industry-leading training and development
- Paid professional subscriptions
Excitement & Impact
Work on great projects across all sectors in the UK & Ireland.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. For over 150 years, we’ve worked with clients and communities in the UK to plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure needed to create sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
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Our teams provide:
- Effective and relevant solutions, translating clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs
- Technical excellence and deep market insights to address today’s challenges while looking toward a fairer, better tomorrow
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of:
- Race
- Colour
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- Sex
- National origin
- Age
- Marital status
- Genetic information
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
We ensure equitable opportunities in recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and all aspects of employment, complying with relevant laws and regulations.
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Creating an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is crucial to our success.
If you are excited by this role but worry your experience doesn’t fully align, we encourage you to apply.
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If you need support or require adjustments, please contact accommodations@stantec.com and we’ll talk to you about how we can assist.
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