Overview
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.
We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our progressive, award-winning Mechanical & Electrical Engineering team in our Leeds office as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will help deliver sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment. You will collaborate closely with your team and wider cohort, benefiting from strong support from office and technical colleagues and guidance from senior staff in our open and collaborative culture.
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Our team specialises in building services, energy, and sustainability. We get involved early, work collaboratively with design teams, and use our expertise to help clients make key decisions—an approach that consistently delivers buildings that perform. Examples of our work include projects such as Rudding Park - MEP and Sustainability Services, and you can explore career stories from Stantec graduates.
What You Will Do
* Work on live projects from the start across a variety of sectors, including healthcare and education.
* Undertake electrical services design and calculations using the latest modelling software (e.g., Dialux, Relux, Electrical OM).
* Collaborate with supervisors on scheme design concepts.
* Use Revit and 3D BIM modelling software for design production.
* Coordinate designs with other professional disciplines.
* Produce detailed designs and drawings.
* Contribute to and develop energy and sustainability strategies.
* Participate in design team and client meetings.
* Undertake site visits and surveys.
* Research and implement new technologies.
* Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and learning opportunities.
* Typical tasks include designing and creating electrical circuits, wiring, and lighting.
About You
Qualifications
* Degree and/or master’s qualification in a relevant Electrical Engineering subject.
* Keen interest in the building services, energy, and sustainability industry.
* Familiarity with tools such as Dialux, Relux, Electrical OM, Revit, and BIM is beneficial.
Attributes
* An Adapter: Calm and effective in new and changing situations, comfortable switching between varied tasks.
* A Perseverer: Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: Works effectively with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: Offers thoughtful insights and is unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
We ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week to ensure an appropriate level of support and development.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy/sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
* Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* A professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.
Inclusion and Accessibility
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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and terminations.
We are committed to building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to making it accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments, please let us know and we will discuss how we can support you.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six 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.
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