Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

Stantec; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer for its Water & Renewable Energy team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting hydropower and dam projects while providing competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and the right to work in the UK without limitations. Join a supportive team and launch your career in sustainable engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dam safety assessments.
• Assist in rehabilitation design of existing dams.
• Engage in designing new water and hydropower dams.

Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Collaboration

Problem-solving

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:

Qualifications / Personal Attributes

• An adapter: you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A 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.

Opportunity

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 High Wycombe, 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.

Read more about our work at: Celebrating over 100 years of hydropower & dams, The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.

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)