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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 to join our Energy team in Edinburgh as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work 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, while driving toward a clean energy future.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplined design group to support the electrical engineering elements of solutions and assist in producing associated outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects.
Typical Projects
Substation refurbishments and extensions New-build substations Other electrical infrastructure
What You Will Gain
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.
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: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks. A Perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination. A Collaborator: effective at working with different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes. A Problem-Solver: eager to share your thoughts based on what you see, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
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 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, Early Careers peer group, and wider 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, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—delivering 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 complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Inclusive Recruitment
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr