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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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer , as part of our market-leading Water Power & Dams team in Edinburgh , within Energy & Resources.

About The Role

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery on some of the world’s largest, most complex, and most exciting dams, hydropower, and pumped storage hydro schemes. You will sit within a dedicated, growing multidisciplinary design group, collaborating with civil, electrical, and hydraulic specialists across all phases of project development—from initial feasibility through outline and detailed design to commissioning. While primarily focused on hydropower and dams, you will also have opportunities to support cross-sector projects in the broader Water and Thermal sectors.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking mechanical calculations and developing outline/detailed designs for hydropower equipment and balance of plant systems.
• Assisting with the technical specification and selection of rotating machinery, large-bore valves, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
• Supporting design work across systems such as cooling water, oil recovery, hydraulic control systems, governors, HVAC, and fire suppression.
• Utilising 3D modelling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) environment to produce detailed models and drawings.
• Supporting senior engineers in carrying out technical audits, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborating closely with internal engineering disciplines and liaising with clients to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.

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

Your Impact

In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions for large-scale energy storage and clean power infrastructure globally. Supporting landmark projects—such as Coire Glas in Scotland—your contribution to mechanical design, rotating machinery, and dam infrastructure will directly enable the global energy transition and long-term water resilience. Working alongside industry-leading specialists, your efforts will help shape sustainable, resilient energy systems that serve communities for generations to come.

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

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a keen interest in the energy transition, 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.

Why Join Us?

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 gain professional chartership
• 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)

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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 deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 is in compliance with 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 a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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