Electrical Design Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you will create innovative electrical designs for vital infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across England and Scotland, collaborating with talented teams to develop cost-effective solutions. You'll be responsible for designing LV electrical distribution systems, creating essential documentation, and fostering relationships with technical consultants. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Ability to develop relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and documentation for heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of Codes of Practice

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

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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

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

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with designers and project teams for cost-effective and compliant design solutions.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, with clear and succinct writing.
• Promotion of innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT skills, 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

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. We offer benefits such as flexible working, generous leave, pension schemes, and more. Join us to make a difference.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK’s infrastructure. We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Learn more about our initiatives at www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are committed to fairness and inclusivity in our recruitment process. For feedback or questions, contact us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction