Key Takeaways
- Launch your career in the hydropower and dams industry as a Graduate Civil Engineer in Newcastle.
- Support the design and development of cutting-edge dams, hydropower and pumped storage solutions.
- Gain practical skills and support towards ICE professional progression.
- Receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in Newcastle, joining our 2027 Graduate Programme.
You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector. Sitting within our National Dams & Hydro team, you will support Stantec’s Water and Energy teams in meeting UK and international demands for water supply and energy solutions. Our team is made up of early careers and experienced professionals.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Contribute to dam safety assessments, dam safety monitoring and reporting.
- Support rehabilitation design of existing dams.
- Design new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes.
- Gain exposure to a variety of projects, including dams and reservoir studies, dams and reservoir design, water resource studies and hydropower studies.
- Support UK water companies with inspections, remediation and development of dams.
- Develop practical skills in technical report writing and the use of tools such as Word and Excel.
This role provides support towards ICE professional progression, alongside opportunities to attend relevant British Dam Society CPD events.
About You:
At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:
- 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.
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 ICE.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
Application Information:
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.