Cable Design Engineer - Glasgow

BALFOUR BEATTY; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Cable Design Engineer based in Scotland. The role focuses on designing high voltage power cable systems and requires expertise in EHV power systems, engineering drawing interpretation, and installation techniques. Key benefits include smart working options, pro-rated annual leave, and family-friendly policies. This opportunity allows you to significantly impact vital infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Degree level qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of cable systems electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design of cable systems ranging from 11kV to 400kV.
• Preparation of designs and drawings for cable installation.
• Management of project design delivery to meet client needs.
• Liaise with suppliers and check components for installation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

EHV power systems

Cable installation techniques

Engineering drawing interpretation

Education

Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Cable Design Engineer to join their growing business. Position based in Scotland.

Role Purpose

The position involves carrying out the design of high voltage and extra high voltage power cable systems with detailed design information, initially to allow cost estimating of proposed systems and following receipt of an order to carry out the contract engineering.

What you’ll be doing

Accountabilities

• Design of cable systems ranging from 11kV to 400kV to suit the load capacity and network constraints.
• The preparation of designs and drawings required for cable system installation.
• Management of project design delivery to meet needs of various clients.
• The design of cable installation systems, carrying out pulling tension calculations and thermo‑mechanical force calculations.
• The design of the cable system electrically, carrying out current rating calculations, earthing system design and induced voltage calculations.
• Liaising with various suppliers and carrying out checks on components for installation including cables and accessories, trench backfill materials, structures etc.
• Application of client enquiry specifications and drawings.
• Liaising with client representatives, Balfour Beatty estimators and operations engineers as required.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree level qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment and ideally power cables and sub‑station equipment.
• Knowledge of cable systems electrical engineering.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics.
• Understanding of cable installation techniques and system design procedures.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, sub‑stations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ’Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.