Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water - 2027 (Cardiff)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme in Cardiff for an Electrical Engineer with a passion for water projects. You will support MEICA/ EICA deliverables and work with our local Cardiff team and regional West and Wales MEICA engineers to deliver sustainable solutions.

We value adaptability, collaboration and problem-solving, and provide structured graduate development, Chartered status support and a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and interest in water/MEICA projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of EICA deliverables for water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with internal design teams to gather technical inputs and support project delivery.
• Liaise with external parties including clients and suppliers.
• Help manage workload and time across project milestones.
• Develop technical understanding of the water industry through project work and structured graduate development.

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Cardiff office, where you will be part of our Water team and support the delivery of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation solutions across water and wastewater projects.

The successful candidate will join our local Cardiff MEICA team of five engineers, ranging from graduate to Principal Engineers, and will be supported by a regional West and Wales MEICA team of around 12 engineers across Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter.

You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment through sustainable engineering solutions, working on water and wastewater schemes for local clients, as well as Strategic Resource Options for the RAPID Major Water Infrastructure Programme. These projects will give you the exposure needed to broaden your understanding of the water industry and develop your technical capability.

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 The Role

Alongside the MEICA team, you will support the production of EICA deliverables while developing skills in workload and time management, communication with internal design teams, and communication with external parties including clients and suppliers. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production of EICA deliverables for water and wastewater projects.
• Communicating with internal design teams to coordinate technical inputs and support project delivery.
• Communicating with external parties, including clients and suppliers.
• Developing workload and time management skills while supporting project milestones.
• Developing your technical understanding of the water industry through project work, collaboration and structured graduate development.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role will actively support progression with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, alongside the Developing Professional Graduate Programme and EICA-specific technical training.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting sustainable EICA solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will contribute to projects that improve water quality, strengthen resilience and help clients deliver reliable services for communities across Cardiff, the West and Wales region and beyond.

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 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.