Electrical Design Engineer - London

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves creating LV electrical designs and documentation while collaborating with other designers. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign, strong communication skills, and experience in heavy industries. The position allows for up to 40% remote working and offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Must hold full work rights within the UK and eligibility for SC level Security Clearance.
• Experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power, Renewables and Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create specifications, datasheets, cable calculations, and drawings.
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance.
• Maintain relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Collaboration and relationship building

Effective communication

Innovation and continuous improvement

Excellent IT Skills

Microsoft Office experience

Knowledge of codes of practice

Experience in heavy industries

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 the following documentation: Specifications & Datasheets, Cable Calculations & Schedules, Drawings (via CAD team).
• Review and check manufacturer documents/information for compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solution.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
• Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
• Experience in a broad range of 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

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone and Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 0

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail].