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.
Do you want to launch your career at the forefront of the hydropower and dams industry? Are you eager to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge dams, hydropower and pumped storage solutions projects? Since 1920, Stantec has been a leader in the dams and hydropower sector, and this growing market requires that we continue recruiting and training talented and engaged professionals.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in Newcastle, joining our 2027 Graduate Programme.
You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector. Sitting within our National Dams & Hydro team, you will support Stantec’s Water and Energy teams in meeting UK and international demands for water supply and energy solutions. Our team is made up of early careers and experienced professionals.
Day-to-day, you’ll be working closely with your team to contribute to dam safety assessments, dam safety monitoring and reporting, rehabilitation design of existing dams, as well as designing new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes.
You will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and gain exposure to a variety of projects, including dams and reservoir studies, dams and reservoir design, water resource studies and hydropower studies, as well as supporting many of the UK water companies with inspections, remediation and development of dams.
You will develop practical skills in technical report writing and the use of tools such as Word and Excel. This role provides support towards ICE professional progression, alongside opportunities to attend relevant British Dam Society CPD events.
At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 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 colleagues are able to provide 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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