Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design LV electrical distribution systems and create essential documentation. Applicants should have experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Power Generation. The role promotes collaboration and requires proficiency in electrical design tools. Benefits include flexible working and various employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Pension plans

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory materials.
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in design.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create specifications, datasheets, and documentation.
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Effective communication skills

Collaboration with project teams

Excellent IT skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

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

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:

• 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 technical consultants and suppliers

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with designers and project teams
• Effective communication skills and clear writing
• Promotion of innovation and continuous improvement in design
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory materials
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear

Beneficial experience:

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

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing infrastructure that supports economies and communities. We offer flexible benefits, including smart working, generous leave, family policies, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

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

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to grow our workforce and foster an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, AFBE, and are committed to Black Inclusion initiatives. We are a Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair and inclusive hiring processes.