Electrical Design Engineer – Warrington

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you'll create innovative electrical designs and collaborate with project teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on ambitious projects that support communities and economies across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid leave

Pension

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

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: 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:

• 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 at all levels; clear and succinct writing.
• 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 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

We deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities. Join us and enjoy benefits like flexible working, paid leave, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader 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, committed to Black Inclusion and supporting Armed Forces personnel. As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities and health conditions.