Graduate Electrical Engineer (Energy) - Newcastle- 2026

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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Overview

We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Energy team in Newcastle as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute within a transmission and distribution team that plays an important part in the UK energy transition. We support our clients in delivering electricity safely, reliably, and efficiently to communities across the UK, while driving towards a clean energy future.

Your Role

You will work as part of a multi-disciplined dedicated design group, supporting the electrical engineering elements of solutions and contributing to the production of associated outline and detailed designs for the successful delivery of projects. Typical projects include substation refurbishments and extensions, new-build substations, and other electrical infrastructure.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure, and benefit from professional development in an innovative and collaborative environment.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. You will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a keen interest in the Energy sector. In addition, you are:

• An adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A collaborator: effective working with different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A problem-solver: eager to share insights based on what you see, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Work Arrangement

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure you receive sufficient time with your team and 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, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network

Additional Information

• Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
• If you have any questions, please refer to our Graduate FAQs.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

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 prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with applicable laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 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, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.