Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - Water - 2027 (Edinburgh)

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller in our Edinburgh office, where you will work alongside our specialist team to help shape the future of wastewater management and deliver innovative solutions for our clients, primarily across the Scottish Water framework. As a graduate at Stantec, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and develop your technical skills and knowledge alongside industry-leading experts. From crafting cutting-edge hydraulic models to optimising urban drainage systems, you will play a pivotal role in supporting resilient and sustainable water infrastructure.

About The Role

Working alongside senior wastewater network modellers, you will support hydraulic modelling, feasibility studies, contingency planning, surge analysis and water quality assessments. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and use of hydraulic models to assess urban drainage systems.
• Contributing to feasibility studies and contingency planning for wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Supporting surge analysis and water quality assessment work.
• Helping to optimise urban drainage systems and identify robust, future-proofed solutions.
• Working collaboratively with specialist colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative client solutions.
• Developing your technical skills and industry knowledge through project experience, mentoring and structured support.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you to become chartered with ICE or CIWEM.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by contributing to the development of resilient, sustainable and future-proofed wastewater infrastructure. Through hydraulic modelling, feasibility work and water quality assessments, you will help clients understand system performance, manage urban drainage challenges and develop innovative solutions for complex water infrastructure needs.

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.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Hydrology and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• 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.
• 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.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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 support, including routes towards ICE or CIWEM accreditation.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!