Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (Birmingham)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role offers hands-on experience in various sectors, including healthcare and education, and involves electrical design using advanced software. Graduates will benefit from a supportive environment and opportunities for professional progression. Applicants should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and the ability to adapt in dynamic situations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Degree or master's qualification in Electrical Engineering required.
• Ability to remain calm in changing situations.
• Effective working with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on live projects in various sectors.
• Perform electrical services design and calculations.
• Engage in design team and client meetings.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Perseverance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

3D BIM modelling software

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.

We're looking foraGraduate Electrical Engineerto join our progressive, award-winningMechanical & Electrical Engineering teamin ourBirminghamoffice, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team which specialises in the delivery of building services, energy and sustainability services, where we offer a fresh approach by getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, guiding design development and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions – an approach that always results in a building that delivers.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

• Working on live projects fromthe start in a variety of sectors from healthcare to education
• Electrical services design andcalculationsusing the latest computer modelling software Dialux,Relux and Electrical OM
• Working with supervisors onscheme design concepts
• Using Revit and 3D BIMmodelling software in design production Design co-ordination with otherprofessional disciplines
• Producing detailed designs anddrawings
• Input into or development ofenergy and sustainability strategy
• Participating in design teamand client meetings
• Undertaking site visits orsurveys
• Researching and implementingnew technologies
• Continuous CPD and learningopportunities
• Yourtypical work might include designing and creating: electrical power designs,lighting and specialist electrical services.

Take a look at one of our projects - The Mercian - MEP Design,and review the career journey of some of ourStantec graduates here:-Stantec| Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we valueyour potential over past experience.Along with a degree and/or master’squalification in a relevant Electrical engineering subject, and a keen interestin our industry, 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 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.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into theoffice a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able toprovide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, includingholiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contractto demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan,supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborativeteam environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (seemore on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee ResourceGroups)

Applicants must havean unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite periodwithout limitation.

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

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