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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 for our Energy team to be based in Newcastle, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a new Graduate Electrical Engineer to be involved within a transmission and distribution team, that plays an important part in the UK energy transition.
We support our clients to deliver electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to communities across the UK, all whilst driving towards a clean energy future.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplined dedicated design group to support with the electrical engineering elements of solutions, in addition to the production of associated outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects, i.e. substation refurbishment/extensions, new-build substations and other electrical infrastructure.
You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Take a look at our Energy discipline:- Energy (stantec.com) and Electrical Engineering service line:- Electrical Engineering (stantec.com) and review the career journey of the Stantec Transmission and Distribution discipline lead, Sophie Lee, here:- My Stantec Story – Sophie Lee
About you:
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a keen interest in the Energy sector, you'll be:-
- 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.
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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