Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Hydropower & Dams, Edinburgh

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract for long-termCareer

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh.

You will work within the Water Power & Dams team, contributing to mechanical design for hydropower schemes and collaborating with multi-disciplinary specialists across project phases. The role emphasizes learning and professional accreditation, with opportunities to pursue Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with IMechE, while supporting

Qualifications

• Must hold a BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical calculations and develop designs for hydropower equipment and systems.
• Assist with selecting rotating machinery, valves, pumps, and related systems.
• Support design work across cooling water, hydraulic control, governors, HVAC, and fire suppression.

Skills

Adapter

Perseverer

Eager Learner

Collaborator

Problem-Solver

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh.

You will work within the Water Power & Dams team, contributing to mechanical design for hydropower schemes and collaborating with multi-disciplinary specialists across project phases. The role emphasizes learning and professional accreditation, with opportunities to pursue Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with IMechE, while supporting