2027 Graduate Civil Engineer - Water (Dams & Hydropower)
Stantec are seeking talented Civil Engineering Graduate to join our Water - Dams & Hydro team in Brisbane and Melbourne.
What we provide
Join an award winning two-year graduate development program where you gain hands-on experience, personalised mentoring, and strong technical support to help you grow with confidence.
Connect with our global Developing Professionals network, opening opportunities to build your career internationally while taking part in networking and community-building activities.
Work flexibly and access a wide range of benefits, including mental health support, salary packaging, our Employee Assistance Program, and Rewards and Benefits Program.
Receive support on your pathway to professional accreditation, including Chartered Engineer or Environmental Professional status.
Your career journey is in your hands. After the two-year graduate program, you can explore a range of pathways that align with your strengths and passions—whether that’s leadership, project management, or deep technical expertise
Being part of a big multidisciplinary organisation means you’ll work alongside talented people from different fields—bringing fresh ideas and energy to every project.
With us, not only will you work as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team, but also be able to develop your skills and knowledge in designing the future of engineering and shape your own career along the journey.
What will you be doing day to day?
The Dams team works on ensuring all dams are safe to secure our valuable water resources and provide security against flooding. The Hydro team is an innovative environment leading the way in providing reliable, renewable energy.
On a day to day, (DAM) Designing a dam upgrade, travelling to North Queensland to undertake a dam safety inspection, or crunch the dams instrumentation data. (HYDRO) Assisting projects in the Pacific Islands, designing a new hydropower tunnel, or comparing turbines for a new hydropower system.
Why Stantec?
Stantec empowers people to rise to the world’s greatest challenges. As a global company of more than 34,000 people across 450 locations worldwide, with a strong local focus, graduates gain meaningful experience, diverse perspectives, and career opportunities that can take them anywhere.
How to Apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter—explaining your passion and interest in Water, academic transcript and ensure you fill in the application form when applying!
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About You
Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Some exposure to dams or sit based civil projects - interest or some exposure to drafting.
Passion for learning and problem-solving
Australian Citizen, PR or NZ Citizen.
Currently in final year of degree or 1-2 years post-graduation