Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water, Auckland
Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2025) with an Electrical Engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2025-2026 Graduate Programme!
Fantastic perks we provide:
- Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
- NZD71,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
- Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance.
- You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
- You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
- Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits
What do our Graduate Electrical Engineers do?
Electrical engineers in the Stantec Water team (where this role is placed) focus on electrical engineering activities associated with power distribution, automation and control systems related to industrial processes. We work on large water and wastewater treatment plants, hydro power schemes, dams, reservoirs, pump stations, and other industrial processing plants.
As a graduate engineer you will build upon the academic knowledge gained from university and learn to apply that knowledge to solve practical problems in industry. Our graduates work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to deliver engineering designs for various projects.
Your day to day tasks will include but not limited to:
- Electrical circuit designs for industrial equipment power supply, automation and control
- Site visits for field data collection
- Developing CAD schematics in AutoCAD
- Learning and referencing New Zealand and other international standards in designs
- Writing and contributing to various design documents
Application Advice and Tips
- Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.
- Applications close 13th April 2025
- Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
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What you will bring
As a graduate engineer you will bring the following:
- A passion for engineering
- Attention to detail
- Excellent numerical and data analysis skills
- Excellent time management skills
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Preferably have a full clean current driving license
- Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen