Electrical Design Engineer - Leeds

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you'll create innovative electrical designs for heavy industries. This role offers flexibility, collaboration with project teams, and the opportunity to work on ambitious infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible hours

40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electrical design and compliance with project specifications.
• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical, Power, Renewables, and Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems and create documentation.
• Develop relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

IT Skills

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

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 such as 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:

• Proficiency 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 and clear, succinct writing skills.
• Promotion of 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 other regulatory materials.
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power, 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.

Benefits include:

• Smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote work.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies including extended maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

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

We foster an inclusive culture and are members of various diversity and inclusion initiatives. We are committed to equality, diversity, and supporting applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.