Electrical Design Engineer - Derby

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure team as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you'll create innovative electrical designs for heavy industries. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively, ensuring compliance and delivering effective design solutions across various projects. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits as you contribute to vital infrastructure projects in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid leave

Pension

Share plans

Qualifications

• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Power Generation.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

IT Skills

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build something to be proud of. This role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.

What you'll be doing

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

1. Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
2. Design LV electrical distribution systems.
3. Create documentation such as Specifications & Datasheets, Cable Calculations & Schedules, Drawings (via CAD team).
4. Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.

Beneficial experience:

• Design of HV electrical systems.
• Use of AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
• Use of Dialux or Relux software.
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software.
• Design of ATEX systems.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, paid leave, pension, share plans, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems for the UK's infrastructure. We value diversity and inclusion, actively participating in initiatives and holding awards that recognize our commitment to an inclusive culture.