Graduate Engineer - High Voltage; Distribution

At Baker Hicks we deliver creative design, engineering and project delivery solutions together with our clients. Shaping a healthier, sustainable, and safer world.

From developing engineering solutions for complex, high-security sectors to construction management, project delivery, and compliance, our multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams work alongside leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life. We are dedicated to delivering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

If you’re a passionate Graduate ready to make a meaningful impact across diverse industries and cut-edge projects, we’d love to have you on our team!

At Baker Hicks, we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate scheme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Chartered Engineer in High Voltage Distribution.

Our program uniquely combines technical expertise with professional development through two enriching learning journeys. You'll dive into hands-on experiences alongside our industry-leading teams, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your engineering career.

From day one, you'll benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the High Voltage Distribution department. This approach will not only allow you to apply your technical knowledge in real-world settings but also provide ongoing support from experienced professionals.

You’ll actively contribute to a variety of projects, gaining invaluable experience every step of the way. We are also committed to enhancing your essential soft skills, ensuring you develop a well-rounded skill set that complements your technical abilities with effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.

• Supporting the production of designs, calculations, reports, specifications, schedules, and drawings for new and modified HV distribution projects up to 33kV.
• Assisting with single line diagrams, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault level checks, protection coordination, earthing, load assessments, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.
• Gaining exposure to 11kV and 33kV substations, switch gear, transformers, cabling, protection and control, SCADA interfaces, and distribution network infrastructure.
• Contributing to health and safety reviews and hazard identification in accordance with the CDM Regulations, with a focus on buildability, maintainability, sustainability, and environmental compliance.

We’re looking for passionate and driven individuals who are interested in electrical power systems, high voltage distribution, and the role of resilient networks in the UK’s energy transition. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional work, eager to embrace new challenges, and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do - so if you bring a proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll thrive here.

• 2:1 in a relevant engineering degree, such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• An interest in 11kV and 33kV distribution networks, substations, cables, switch gear, protection systems, earthing, grid connections, renewables, or network resilience.
• A willingness to collaborate with engineers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and wider project teams in both office and site-based environments.

• Mentorship and support towards chartership - We offer tailored mentorship and structured support to guide you through becoming professionally chartered, including access to experienced professionals for advice and coaching. You’ll build a strong portfolio, prepare for assessments, and develop key competencies while gaining hands-on experience across diverse, technically complex projects in multiple sectors.
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects - Immerse yourself in a variety of innovative,…