Overview
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to be based in Brighton, 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 (including storm overflows, flood alleviation, and catchment and nature-based solutions). This role will give you the exposure needed to broaden your understanding of the industry.
Application deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Role and Responsibilities
Working alongside our MEICA team, you will:
* Support technical audits and risk evaluations.
* Contribute to electrical and ICA design activities.
* Liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages.
* Help produce timely, cost-effective engineering solutions.
About You (Qualifications and Attributes)
We value your potential over past experience. We welcome your application if you have:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
* A keen interest in the water industry.
We’re also looking for people who are:
* An Adapter: calm in new and changing situations, comfortable switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
* A Perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: effective working with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: keen to share ideas and challenge conventional thinking.
Working Pattern
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and the appropriate level of support.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
* Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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—grounded in technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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