Electrical Design Engineer - Leeds

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

Job summary

Join Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you'll contribute to major infrastructure projects across the UK. You will design electrical systems, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Paid leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries: Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, Nuclear.
• Focus on collaboration with design teams.
• Strong relationship-building with technical consultants.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation such as specifications and datasheets.

Skills

Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Effective communication

Excellent IT skills

Knowledge of codes of practice

Promotion of innovation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

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.

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:

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• 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 other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable designs.
• 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).
• 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 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, pension, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing and maintaining complex systems that support the UK's infrastructure. We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture.