Graduate Process Engineer - Water - 2026 (Exeter) in Exeter

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Exeter seeks a Graduate Process Engineer for its 2026 Graduate Programme. The role involves contribution to exciting projects in the water industry, collaboration with diverse teams, and professional development opportunities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and a strong interest in the water industry. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• Interest in the water industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data for project decisions.
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

The Opportunity

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 Process Engineer to be based in Exeter, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

We have an exciting opening for an aspiring Process Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Exeter, where you will have the opportunity to contribute on high profile projects, both locally and nationally. You will develop your technical skills and knowledge alongside senior engineers, gaining invaluable exposure to the water industry whilst working on a range of developments from wastewater treatment and water recycling to clean water solutions – exploring the potential of nature‑based solutions is a top priority.

You will analyse and interpret data to inform project decisions, contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. We work on the whole project lifecycle from optioneering through to detailed design and implementation, and there is a possibility of site visits and investigations to broaden your understanding.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Process Engineers here: My Stantec Story – Building a career as a graduate process engineer with Ross Sullivan.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and a keen interest in the water industry, we'd love to receive your application if you are:

• Adapter: you are able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• 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 colleagues are able to provide 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 become chartered with IChemE.
• 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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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 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or association with a trade union. 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.

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.