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

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment contract

Job summary

Stantec invites applications for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Water & Renewable Energy team in Newcastle as part of the 2027 Graduate Programme. You will contribute to dam safety assessments, monitoring, and the design of pumped storage schemes while working on UK and international projects.

You will develop practical skills in technical report writing using Word and Excel, and pursue ICE progression with mentoring from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• An adapter: you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dam safety assessments and monitoring.
• Support reporting and rehabilitation design of existing dams.
• Contribute to designing new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes.
• Learn from experts and gain exposure to UK water companies’ inspections and dam development projects.

Skills

Adaptable

Perseverer

Collaborator

Problem-solver

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The 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 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:

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: -

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

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