Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Design electrical building services systems for commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial projects while developing expertise in sustainable building engineering.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Reading office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Building Services team, working within local teams of around 20 engineers in Reading and 15-20 in London, with the support of a national network of 100+ professionals.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll work closely with Mechanical and Sustainability Engineers to develop innovative building designs, while collaborating with Structural Engineers, Architects and other specialist disciplines to deliver integrated solutions across a diverse range of projects.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare and mission critical sectors, contributing to projects throughout the full lifecycle and developing your technical expertise alongside experienced mentors.

About The Role

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer you'll be:

• Supporting the design of electrical systems (e.g. lighting, power, security, fire detection and alarms), including basic calculations, system layouts and schematics.

• Producing and updating drawings and models in CAD/Revit to develop coordinated building services designs.

• Assisting with interdisciplinary coordination with architects, structural and mechanical engineers.

• Attending design and project meetings, contributing and learning from senior engineers.

• Supporting site visits, surveys, and inspections to understand installation and real-world constraints.

• Preparing technical documentation, calculations, and reports while developing knowledge of standards and regulations

• We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the CIBSE or IET.

Your Impact

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them.

Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in BEng Electrical Engineering or Building Services, a knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office / AutoCAD and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll 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 learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.

• 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 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

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.