Graduate Electrical Engineer (Energy) - London - 2026

STANTEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London seeks a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their Energy team as part of the 2026 Graduate Programme. This role offers exposure to essential projects in the energy sector, focusing on substations and electrical infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and exhibit adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes professional growth and client interaction, with a commitment to a clean energy future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering elements of solutions and project delivery.
• Work in a transmission and distribution team focused on the UK energy transition.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer for our Energy team to be based in London, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new Graduate Electrical Engineer to be involved within a transmission and distribution team, that plays an important part in the UK energy transition.

We support our clients to deliver electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to communities across the UK, all whilst driving towards a clean energy future.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplined dedicated design group to support with the electrical engineering elements of solutions, in addition to the production of associated outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects, i.e. substation refurbishment/extensions, new-build substations and other electrical infrastructure.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Take a look at our Energy discipline: Energy (stantec.com) and Electrical Engineering service line: Electrical Engineering (stantec.com) and review the career journey of the Stantec Transmission and Distribution discipline lead, Sophie Lee, here: My Stantec Story – Sophie Lee

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a keen interest in the Energy sector, you\'ll be:

• 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 you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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 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)

Applicants must have an 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 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.

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, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities 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 experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

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