Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Leeds)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Leeds to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role involves working on sustainable engineering solutions in the water industry, offering opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a strong interest in this field, as well as the right to work in the UK without limitation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the water industry.
• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work in multi-disciplinary teams during the optioneering phase of projects.
• Gather data and perform initial electrical design for feasibility.
• Engage with delivery partners for detailed design.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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 to be based in Leeds, 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.

Day to day tasks will include working in multi-disciplinary teams in the optioneering phase of projects, data gathering, initial electrical design to determine the feasibility of a project. Opportunity to take design further into detail design working with delivery partners and suppliers such as system integrators.

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 share 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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