Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water, Dunedin - ( 2600004H )

Description

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with an Electrical Engineering qualification or related field? Do you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited : 2-year graduate development programme.

• Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.

• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance

• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.

• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

What you’ll do?

Our Electrical Engineers form part of our wider water group providing safe drinking water and sanitation for both local and international communities. You have the opportunity to support other sectors within the Stantec business including Hydropower and Building Services.

You will design infrastructure to keep pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) operational and running. You will have the opportunity to design power reticulation, instrumentation and controls systems automation, network architecture and site visits to monitor construction activities.

We seek to reduce our carbon footprint through innovate design solution like “poop to power” harnessing the methane gasses produced at WWTP to power the plant facilities.

You will be based in a central office with easy access to Dunedin's vibrant community. Enjoy an active lifestyle with hiking, surfing, a world-class stadium, wildlife, boutique breweries, bustling cafés, and mountain biking right on your doorstep. You won’t have to travel far to have adventures after work!

Your Role:

• Enjoy working as a team, communicate well with others and can interact with clients.

• Perform field work related to construction related activities as required.

• Perform basic calculations to analyse and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacture software.

• Assist team in preparing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports, and gather information to support design decisions. Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.

• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

What You Bring:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (hon) or similar

• Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines

• Strong interest in water engineering

• Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments

Eligibility :

• 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 Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

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 Bring:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (hon) or similar

• Motivated, pragmatic, and eager to learn across various disciplines

• Strong interest in water engineering

• Demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in challenging environments

Primary Location : New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 15, 2026, 2:25:16 PM

Req ID: 2600004H

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