Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Water & Renewable Energy team in Cardiff. This role involves engaging in significant projects from day one, including dam safety assessments and hydropower design. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and possess strong problem-solving and collaborative skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside a commitment to long-term professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Group income protection and life assurance

Holiday buy and sell

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
• Adaptable in dynamic situations.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dam safety assessments.
• Design new water and hydropower dams.
• Support inspections and remediation of existing dams.

Skills

Ability to adapt

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Perseverance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment, supporting inclusion & diversity. We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of demographic background in any condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations, and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. We want to ensure all our applicants have the same opportunity for success. Please inform us of any support/reasonable adjustment you may need because of a disability, long-term health condition, neurodiversity or other personal circumstances, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process (e.g. extra assessment time, special access request etc). Please contact [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

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:

• Adapter: you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• Problem-solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Applicants must have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in Cardiff, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector. 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, 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 projects such as Coire Glas (Scotland), as well as supporting many of the UK water companies with inspections, remediation and development of dams.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)