Graduate Electrical Engineer (Energy - T&D) - Birmingham - 2027

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; 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 employment contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. invites applications for a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Birmingham office. You will balance technical learning with project delivery across major grid connections, power transmission, and distribution projects in the UK.

You’ll contribute to high-voltage designs, prepare SLDs and reports, and learn to coordinate across engineering disciplines while pursuing professional chartership. This is an early careers opportunity with supportive teams.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related power systems discipline.
• Keen interest in energy transition and grid stability.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional qualifications such as CEng.

Responsibilities

• Undertake outline and detailed electrical designs, including power system calculations and protection assessments.
• Assist with feasibility studies, capacity assessments and grid connection reviews for clean energy projects.
• Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, mechanical, and digital teams.

Skills

Analytical mind

Strong communicator

Collaborator

Problem solving

Education

BEng/ MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Birmingham office, where you will be part of our market-leading Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within Energy & Resources.

About The Role

As aGraduate Electrical Engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support major grid connection, power transmission, and distribution projects across the UK. You will sit within a dedicated engineering group, collaborating closely with cross-discipline specialists across Stantec’s UK offices to deliver high-voltage infrastructure and net-zero energy solutions.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking outline and detailed electrical engineering designs, including power system calculations, cable sizing, and protection system assessments.

• Assisting with technical feasibility studies, capacity assessments, and grid connection reviews for clean energy infrastructure.

• Coordinating electrical designs with associated civil, structural, mechanical, and digital engineering teams.

• Preparing high-quality technical reports, single line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, and client-facing documentation.

• Supporting project managers with workload organisation, progress tracking, and quality self-checking across project deliverables.

• Communicating effectively with internal teams, network operators, and clients to support seamless project delivery.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Your Impact

In this role, you will be directly involved in shaping the future of the UK’s energy grid and enabling the transition to net-zero power. Supporting critical Transmission & Distribution projects—connecting renewable energy generation, modernising power networks, and reinforcing grid stability—your electrical calculations and engineering designs will directly strengthen national energy security. Working alongside industry experts, your daily efforts will deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy for communities.

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

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with an accredited degree ( BEng/ MEng in Electrical Engineering or a closely related power systems discipline), and a keen interest in the energy transition. You will also be:

• Analytical Mind: Ability to apply civil engineering principles to solve complex infrastructure and network challenges.

• A Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• A Collaborator: A proactive, adaptable mindset with a desire to learn from senior engineers and a willingness to take ownership of engineering tasks.

• A Problem-Solver: A passion for sustainability and a desire to challenge conventional thinking to deliver cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

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.

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 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)

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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, 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 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 be made, then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.