Electrical Design Engineer - Leeds

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you will create innovative electrical designs and collaborate with project teams. This role offers opportunities to work on ambitious projects across the UK, with a focus on heavy industries. Enjoy flexible working options and a range of benefits including generous leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Flexible smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical design software and collaboration.
• Effective communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and documentation for heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Review compliance of manufacturer documents with project specifications.

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.

Due to the nature of our projects, we require individuals to hold full work rights within the UK, coupled with being eligible for SC level Security Clearance.

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/information for compliance with project specifications.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• 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.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and clear, succinct writing.
• Promotion of 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 the economy and communities.

Key benefits include:

• Flexible smart working options.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies including extended maternity, adoption, paternity, and partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK's infrastructure.

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and committed to initiatives supporting Black inclusion and military personnel.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, dedicated to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities and health conditions, offering interviews to qualified candidates with disabilities.