Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings, Auckland - ( 2600004Q )

Description

Are you a new graduate with a Mechanical Engineering tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme!

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme

• NZD74,000 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?

As a member of the Buildings team based in Auckland, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the planning, modelling, engineering design and delivery of some of the most exciting buildings projects in across the following sectors:

• Health care

• Data centers

• Defense

• Commercial

• Public & Transport

• Primary, secondary and tertiary education

• Hospitality

• Sports and Recreation

• Energy and renewables

• Mission critical

• Social infrastructure such as social housing and other community projects

Join our team and become part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse environment. Here, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge while contributing to the future of engineering. Shape your career with us and embark on a journey of growth and innovation.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2026

• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence

• Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen

Application Advice and Tips

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.

• Applications close 13 th April 2026

• Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec: https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice

About Stantec

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission-critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical, structural, and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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Qualifications

What you will bring

You will be committed to improve the world we live in, seize the environmental challenges that we all face and come up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. As a graduate you will be driven to achieve, have demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment where you are challenged to learn, grow and drive the future of our client service, technical delivery, and project outcomes.

This full-time position would suit a student who is currently completing the final year of their electrical engineering degree or recent graduates with up to 1 years of experience with a demonstrated interest in the building sector. Like us, you will share the passion for a sustainable future and a willingness to develop a career as a Buildings professional.

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Organization : BC-3104 Buildings-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 19, 2026, 7:27:57 PM

Req ID: 2600004Q

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans