Graduate Process Engineer - Water

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Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Process Engineer in our Belfast office, where you will contribute to high-profile projects across the water sector and develop practical engineering solutions that support communities and the environment.

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By joining our Process Engineering team, you will support the delivery of technical solutions for water and wastewater projects, helping to shape sustainable, efficient and resilient outcomes for clients and communities. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting process engineering input across water and wastewater treatment, water recycling and clean water projects.
• Analysing and interpreting technical data to inform design decisions and project recommendations.
• Contributing to option development, design calculations, technical reports and engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental and modelling specialists.
• Supporting client and stakeholder engagement through clear communication, collaborative working and well-considered technical input.
• Developing your understanding of sustainable process solutions, including opportunities for innovation and nature-based approaches where appropriate.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role will support your professional development towards accreditation with professional bodies such as IChemE and CIWEM, depending on your chosen pathway.

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting sustainable water and wastewater solutions. Your work will contribute to projects that improve treatment processes, support water recycling, protect water quality and help clients respond to the evolving challenges facing the water sector.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

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• 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 others’ 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 colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

• 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 (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.

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