Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Edinburgh)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative water and wastewater projects, providing a supportive environment for professional development. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and exhibit skills such as adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving. The position involves technical audits, risk evaluations, and more, suitable for recent graduates eager to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell option

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Keen interest in the water industry and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Support technical audits and risk evaluations.
• Assist in electrical/ICA design and solutions development.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Your role:

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

Stantec offers a supportive and inclusive environment where you can develop your engineering skills and knowledge, with opportunities for professional accreditation and leadership development, and a clear path for progression on our graduate programme.

You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment through sustainable engineering solutions, working on a variety of exciting water and wastewater projects (storm overflows, flood alleviation, catchment and nature-based solutions etc) which will give you the exposure needed to broaden your understanding of the industry.

Alongside the MEICA team, you willsupport with undertaking technical audits, risk evaluations, the electrical/ICA design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages to produce solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Take a look at our Water business line here:-Water (stantec.com), and check out some of our nature-based solutions initiatives:Nature-based Solutions - UK (stantec.com)

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience.Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and a keen interest in the water 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 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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