Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Edinburgh)

Stantec UK Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Career progression

ERGs

Job summary

Stantec is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh. You will engage in live projects from day one, contributing to electrical design, modelling, and energy/sustainability initiatives.

You will work with Revit and BIM, gain guidance from senior staff, and progress through professional accreditation in the Buildings discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Interest in joining Buildings sector and graduate development.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects from the start across healthcare, education, and other sectors.
• Perform electrical services design and calculations using latest modelling software.
• Assist with scheme design concepts and 3D BIM modelling in design production.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Eager learner

Collaborator

Problem solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Revit

BIM

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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Edinburgh office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

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 and will benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Take a look at our Buildings business line here: Building Design Consulting | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

About The Role

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll be...

• Working on live projects from the start in a variety of sectors from healthcare to education
• Electrical services design and calculations using the latest computer modelling software Dialux, Relux and Electrical OM
• Working with supervisors on scheme design concepts
• Using Revit and 3D BIM modelling software in design production Design co-ordination with other professional disciplines
• Producing detailed designs and drawings
• Input into or development of energy and sustainability strategy
• Participating in design team and client meetings
• Undertaking site visits or surveys
• Researching and implementing new technologies
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities
• Your typical work might include designing and creating Electrical Circuits, Wiring and Lightning

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation.

The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the IET or CIBSE.

Your Impact

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential overpast experience. Along with a minimum of aBachelor’sdegree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:

• An Adapter -You’reable to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

• APerseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.

• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge toanticipatehow situations may unfold.

• 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 the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive theappropriate levelof support.

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

Why Join Us?

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 demonstrateour commitment to your long-term career at Stantec

• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership

• 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)

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

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