Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you will design and procure electrical systems in heavy industries. Collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with specifications, and innovate in your designs. This role offers flexible benefits and the chance to work on ambitious infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Paid leave

Family policies

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation such as specifications, datasheets, and drawings.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

IT Skills

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

About the role

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build new futures. This role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.

Role Purpose:

• To create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries

What you'll be doing

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

• Design LV electrical distribution systems
• Create documentation such as specifications & datasheets, cable calculations & schedules, and drawings (via CAD team)
• Review and check manufacturer documents 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
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams
• Effective communication skills and clear 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

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. We offer flexible benefits, including smart working, paid leave, family policies, pension, 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.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We are members of various organizations promoting inclusion and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for all.