2026 Graduate Engineer - High Voltage (Power)

BakerHicks•New York, NY

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

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? 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 cutting-edge projects, we’d love to have you on our team! About Our Graduate Programme At BakerHicks we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate Programme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Chartered High Voltage Engineer. 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 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. Our commitment is to develop, train, and retain our graduates for the long term. Therefore, BakerHicks are unable to consider applications from candidates who are working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, regardless of their duration, due to their temporary status and the future sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route, set out by the UKVI. This decision follows recent changes to the Skilled Worker visa regulations introduced by the UK Government in July 2025. However, we welcome applications from candidates who are eligible under alternative UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or at any point in the future. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Requirements

2:1 in a relevant engineering degree, such as Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
Passionate and driven individuals who see High Voltage Engineering not just as a profession, but as a calling.
Committed to delivering exceptional work, eager to embrace new challenges, and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact
A proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude

Responsibilities

Producing designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for new and modified Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
Preparing bonding line diagrams, cable rating assessments, induced voltage analyses, short circuit force evaluations, thermo-mechanical thrust calculations, pulling tension assessments, and the development of material specification lists.
Contributing to health and safety reviews and hazard identification in accordance with the CDM regulations, also focusing on sustainability and environmental compliance.