Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer (Energy 2027

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Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer, where you will become part of a market-leading Energy & Resources Ground Engineering team.

As a graduate engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support key environmental and ground engineering projects across the UK. You will sit within our national geo-environmental team of specialists—part of the wider Ground Engineering Group—and collaborate with a broad network of other GEO professionals across Stantec. While your core focus will be on Energy & Resources projects, you will also have opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams in other sectors.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in preparing qualitative and quantitative environmental risk assessments for land and water quality.
• Analysing site data and drafting comprehensive technical reports, desk studies, and environmental assessments.
• Opportunities to support on-site field works, including soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring, and site supervision.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Transmission & Distribution, Waste & Generation, Minerals & Resources, Hydropower, Nuclear, and Water sectors.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional chartership pathways supported for this role include Chartered Geologist (CGeol) with the Geological Society of London (GSL) ,
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) , or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) with the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) .

In this role, you will help assess and protect land and water environments for critical UK infrastructure and energy developments. Supporting projects across Transmission & Distribution, Nuclear, Hydropower, Minerals, and Waste, your work will directly inform sustainable land development and environmental compliance. Working alongside a national network of specialists, your technical development will contribute to delivering safe, resilient, and sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.

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At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a BSc in Geology or a relevant science or engineering discipline , you will be:

• 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.
• An Eager Learner - You have a keen interest in major infrastructure and data-driven decision-making, using new knowledge to anticipate how situations unfold.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with diverse engineering, digital, and asset management specialists, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - You possess strong analytical skills, love to give your thoughts based on what you see and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

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 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 and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our…