Graduate Electrical Engineer; Energy - T&D

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Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Edinburgh office, where you will be part of our market-leading Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within Energy & Resources.

As aGraduate Electrical Engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support major grid connection, power transmission, and distribution projects across the UK. You will sit within a dedicated engineering group, collaborating closely with cross-discipline specialists across Stantec’s UK offices to deliver high-voltage infrastructure and net-zero energy solutions.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking outline and detailed electrical engineering designs, including power system calculations, cable sizing, and protection system assessments.
• Assisting with technical feasibility studies, capacity assessments, and grid connection reviews for clean energy infrastructure.
• Coordinating electrical designs with associated civil, structural, mechanical, and digital engineering teams.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, single line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, and client-facing documentation.
• Supporting project managers with workload organisation, progress tracking, and quality self-checking across project deliverables.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams, network operators, and clients to support seamless project delivery.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

In this role, you will be directly involved in shaping the future of the UK’s energy grid and enabling the transition to net-zero power. Supporting critical Transmission & Distribution projects—connecting renewable energy generation, modernising power networks, and reinforcing grid stability—your electrical calculations and engineering designs will directly strengthen national energy security. Working alongside industry experts, your daily efforts will deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy for communities.

Take a look at our Energy business line here:
Energy Consulting Services | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers’ professionals here:
Career Stories | Stantec

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with an accredited degree (
BEng/ MEng in Electrical Engineering or a closely related power systems discipline), and a keen interest in the energy transition. You will also be:

• Analytical Mind: Ability to apply civil engineering principles to solve complex infrastructure and network challenges.
• A Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• A Collaborator: A proactive, adaptable mindset with a desire to learn from senior engineers and a willingness to take ownership of engineering tasks.
• A Problem-Solver: A passion for sustainability and a desire to challenge conventional thinking to deliver cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

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 receive the appropriate level of support.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of…