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.
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Birmingham office, where you will be part of our Water team and support the delivery of sustainable engineering solutions across water and wastewater projects.
Stantec offers a supportive and inclusive environment where you can develop your engineering skills and knowledge, with opportunities for professional accreditation and leadership development, and a clear path for progression on our graduate programme.
You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment through sustainable engineering solutions, working on a variety of exciting water and wastewater projects including storm overflows, flood alleviation, catchment and nature-based solutions. These projects will give you the exposure needed to broaden your understanding of the water industry and develop your technical capability.
Alongside the MEICA team, you will support technical audits, risk evaluations and electrical/ICA design, liaising with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed design stages to produce solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Your core responsibilities include:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role will support you towards professional Chartership with a relevant engineering institution, such as the IET, while developing your technical skills within the water sector.
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting sustainable electrical and ICA solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will contribute to projects that improve water quality, reduce environmental impact, support flood resilience and help clients deliver reliable services for communities.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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.
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.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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