Electrical Design Engineer - England

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you will shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life. This role involves designing LV and HV electrical systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and promoting innovation in design. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Be part of a team that is committed to making a difference in the industry and your community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing LV and HV electrical systems.
• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems and create necessary documentation.
• Develop relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Innovation promotion

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of codes of practice

Heavy industries experience

HV electrical systems design

ATEX systems design

Tools

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.

Responsibilities

1. Design LV electrical distribution systems.
2. Create documentation such as specifications & datasheets, cable calculations & schedules, drawings (via CAD team), review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
3. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

1. Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
2. Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
3. Effective communication skills at all levels, with clear and succinct writing.
4. Ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
5. Excellent IT skills are desirable, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
6. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory materials.
7. Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
8. SC security clearance or ability to obtain it.
9. Experience in designing HV electrical systems.
10. Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, Dialux or Relux, SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software.
11. Experience in designing ATEX systems.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. We offer flexible working arrangements, generous leave, family-friendly policies, pension schemes, share plans, 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 promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and committed to Black Inclusion and supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process.