Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - Dams & Hydropower - 2027 (Newcastle)

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Newcastle is recruiting a Graduate Civil Engineer for our 2027 Graduate Programme in Water & Renewable Energy.

You will contribute to dam safety assessments, monitoring, and the design of water and hydropower facilities, including pumped storage, while learning from experienced professionals. You’ll develop practical report-writing skills using Word and Excel, with opportunities to pursue ICE progression as part of a collaborative team that values

Qualifications

• Adaptable and calm in changing situations.
• Perseverant and confident in the face of setbacks.
• Collaborator who works effectively with diverse people.
• Problem-solver who questions assumptions and thinks creatively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dam safety assessments, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assist rehabilitation design of existing dams and design of new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes.
• Support projects across UK and international demands for water and energy solutions.
• Develop practical skills in technical report writing using Word and Excel; engage in ICE progression activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaborator

Problem-solver

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

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.

About you:

• 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 other’s 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.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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)

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

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Stantec

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,deliverand manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable,healthyand 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 oureconomyand meet the needs of future communities.

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, genderidentityor gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training,terminationsor any other condition of employment. Stantecis in compliance withlaws and regulations and ensuresequitableopportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experiencedoesn’texactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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 bemadethen please [e-mail] andwe will talk to you about how we can support you.