2027 Graduate Engineer - High Voltage (Earthing) New Derby

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

Are you eager to launch your engineering career with a consultancy that embraces innovative thinking, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact? 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.

About Our Graduate Programme

At BakerHicks we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate scheme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Chartered Earthing Engineer in High Voltage. 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-job training plan tailored to the HV 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the production of earthing, bonding, lightning protection, electrical safety, and HV infrastructure designs, reports, specifications, schedules, drawings, and technical documents.
• Assisting with earthing studies, soil resistivity interpretation, earth grid layouts, touch and step voltage assessment, bonding requirements, lightning protection risk assessment, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.
• Gaining exposure to HV substations, grid connections, buried earthing systems, fault current assessment, site constraints, construction interfaces, testing requirements, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Contributing to health and safety reviews and hazard identification in accordance with the CDM Regulations, with a focus on electrical safety, safe touch and step voltages, constructability, maintainability, sustainability, and environmental compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum 2:1 in a relevant engineering degree, such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Civil Engineering with electrical infrastructure experience, or a closely related discipline.
• An interest in earthing systems, soil resistivity, HV substations, fault current, touch and step voltage, bonding, lightning protection, grid connections, renewables, or power system infrastructure.
• A willingness to work collaboratively with engineers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and wider project teams in both office and site-based environments.

What We Will Offer You

• 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.
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects — Immerse yourself in a variety of innovative, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that will sharpen and advance your skills.
• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture — You’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. Our commitment is to develop, train, and retain our graduates for the long term.